Demadex
Utilized to manage oedema associated with heart failure to support reduction of fluid retention.
Strengths: 10 · 20mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Torasemide
- Therapeutic class
Loop Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
Loop Diuretic
- Contraindications
anuria; hypersensitivity to torsemide
- Precautions and warnings
monitor electrolytes; monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
dehydration; hypokalaemia; hyperuricaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
NSAIDs; ACE inhibitors
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use with caution.
Serious side effects
ototoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; severe hypotension — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to manage oedema associated with heart failure to support reduction of fluid retention.
Mechanism of action
Torsemide acts as a loop diuretic by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, promoting diuresis.
Demadex
Utilized to manage oedema associated with heart failure to support reduction of fluid retention.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Torsemide
- Listed indication(s): Oedema, Hypertension
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 10 mg796-10-mg-14846
- 120 tablets - 20 mg796-20-mg-14850