What is the brand name for Torsemide?
The brand name for Torsemide is Demadex.
PTCE Top 200 · #193
Torsemide
Demadex
Torsemide is the generic name for the brand-name drug Demadex. It is a loop diuretic used to treat edema, HF. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Torsemide ranks #193 and is one of the most frequently tested cardiovascular medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Torsemide |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Demadex |
| Drug class | Loop diuretic |
| Class group | Cardiovascular |
| Common use | edema, HF |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Torsemide used for?
Treatment of edema associated with heart failure, renal disease, or hepatic disease; treatment of hypertension (some patients).
What drug class is Torsemide?
Torsemide is a Loop diuretic in the Cardiovascular group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Torsemide
- arrow_rightIncreased urination
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightElectrolyte abnormalities (low potassium)
- arrow_rightDehydration
- arrow_rightHeadache
- arrow_rightLow blood pressure
Major interactions
- arrow_rightNSAIDs may reduce diuretic effect and worsen kidney function
- arrow_rightLithium levels may increase (toxicity risk)
- arrow_rightDigoxin: hypokalemia increases arrhythmia risk
- arrow_rightOther diuretics/antihypertensives (additive hypotension)
- arrow_rightAminoglycosides: increased ototoxicity risk (class effect for loop diuretics)
Is Torsemide a controlled substance?
No. Torsemide is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Torsemide (PTCE mnemonic)
DEMA-dex DEMands diuresis — torsemide is a loop (longer-acting + better PO bioavailability than furosemide). 'OH DAMN' SEs: Ototoxic, Hypokalemia, Dehydration, Allergy (sulfa), Met-alkalosis, Nephritis.
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PTCE exam tip
Torsemide is furosemide's longer-acting, better-absorbed loop cousin — loop diuretics mean LOW potassium, same as Lasix, and dose-equivalence conversions appear in math items.
Torsemide FAQ
What is Torsemide used for?
Torsemide is used to treat edema, HF. Treatment of edema associated with heart failure, renal disease, or hepatic disease; treatment of hypertension (some patients).
What drug class is Torsemide?
Torsemide is a Loop diuretic (Cardiovascular group).
Is Torsemide a controlled substance?
No. Torsemide is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
Related drugs in the Cardiovascular group
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