Torasemide
Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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N-[(isopropylamino)carbonyl]-4-[(3-methylphenyl)amino]pyridine-3-sulfonamide | |
Clinical data | |
AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
MedlinePlus | a601212 |
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Routes of administration | Oral, IV |
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Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | 80-90% |
Protein binding | Highly bound (>99%). |
Metabolism | Hepatic (80%) |
Biological half-life | 3.5 hours; Cirrhosis: 7-8 hours |
Identifiers | |
CAS Number | 56211-40-6 |
ATC code | C03CA04 (WHO) |
PubChem | CID 41781 |
IUPHAR/BPS | 7312 |
DrugBank | DB00214 |
ChemSpider | 38123 |
UNII | W31X2H97FB |
KEGG | D00382 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:9637 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1148 |
Chemical data | |
Formula | C16H20N4O3S |
Molar mass | 348.421 g/mol |
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Torasemide (rINN) or torsemide (USAN) is a pyridine-sulfonyl urea type loop diuretic mainly used in the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure. It is also used at low doses for the management of hypertension. It is marketed under the brand names Demadex, Diuver, and Examide.
Compared with other loop diuretics, torasemide has a more prolonged diuretic effect than equipotent doses of furosemide and relatively decreased potassium loss. No evidence of torasemide-induced ototoxicity has been demonstrated in humans.[1]
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References
- ↑ Dunn CJ, Fitton A, Brogden RN (January 1995). "Torasemide. An update of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic efficacy". Drugs 49 (1): 121–42. doi:10.2165/00003495-199549010-00009. PMID 7705212.
External links
- Medlineplus drug information: Torsemide (Systemic) – information from USP DI Advice for the Patient
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