Drug Summary

  Drug name:  torasemide
  Chemical name:  Torsemide
  Formula:  C₁₆H₂₀N₄O_{3  Weight:   348.42
  CAS no:  56211-40-6
  DrugBank link:  DB00214
  Description:  Torasemide (rINN) or torsemide (USAN) is a pyridine-sulfonylurea 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 name Demadex. [Wikipedia]
  Indication:  For the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal disease, or hepatic disease. Also for the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.}