What is the generic name for torsemide?
Torsemide oral tablet is available as the brand-name drug Demadex and as a generic drug.
What drug class is Demadex?
Torsemide is in a class of diuretic drugs called “loop” diuretics, which also includes the drugs furosemide (Lasix) and bumetanide (Bumex). Torsemide 10-20 mg is approximately equivalent to 1 mg of bumetanide and 40 mg of furosemide.
What is the difference between Lasix and torsemide?
Furosemide (Lasix) is the most widely used diuretic in heart failure patients. Torsemide (Demadex) has a better pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile than does furosemide, with greater bioavailability, a longer half-life, and higher potency.
How long can you take torsemide?
Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Generally, it may take 4-6 weeks, and sometimes up to 12 weeks, before the full blood pressure-lowering effect is seen. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
What is the strongest prescription diuretic?
Loop diuretics are the most potent diuretics as they increase the elimination of sodium and chloride by primarily preventing reabsorption of sodium and chloride.
What else is benzoylecgonine found in?
Benzoylecgonine is the main metabolite of cocaine, formed by the liver and excreted in the urine. It is the compound tested for in most cocaine urine drug screens.
How much does Demadex cost?
The cost for Demadex oral tablet 10 mg is around $309 for a supply of 100 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Which is stronger torsemide or Lasix?
Torsemide is twice as potent as Lasix in a milligram per milligram comparison and has been associated with improved clinical outcomes as compared to Lasix.
Does torsemide affect the kidneys?
Torsemide is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease. It belongs to the group of medicines called loop diuretics (water pills). This medicine works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine.
Is long term use of diuretics harmful?
Diuretics are generally safe. Side effects include increased urination and sodium loss. Diuretics can also affect blood potassium levels. If you take a thiazide diuretic, your potassium level can drop too low (hypokalemia), which can cause life-threatening problems with your heartbeat.
Is torsemide the same as spironolactone?
Both spironolactone and torsemide are diuretics and are prescribed for the treatment of resistant oedema (fluid overload) associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), heart failure, and hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver damage).