Torsemide

Torsemide is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of fluid retention and high blood pressure. By increasing the amount of salt and water that the kidneys remove from the blood and decreasing blood volume, the medication can effectively control high blood pressure and help with water retention. Torsemide comes in a tablet form and is usually taken once a day. Prior to taking torsemide, be sure to tell your healthcare provider about any medical conditions you may have, as well as any medications you may be taking.

 

What Is Torsemide?

Torsemide (Demadex®) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. It is part of a class of medicines known as diuretics.
 

Who Makes Torsemide?

Torsemide is made by Hoffmann-La Roche. Generic torsemide is made by several manufacturers.
 

Torsemide Uses

Specific uses of torsemide include:
 
(Click What Is Torsemide Used For? for more information on what torsemide is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
 

How Does Torsemide Work?

Torsemide is a diuretic, which is commonly referred to as a "water pill.
 " Specifically, torsemide is known as a "loop diuretic," named after the part of the kidneys it affects (the loop of Henle). It works by increasing the amount of salt and water the kidneys remove from the blood. This extra salt and water is passed out through the urine. By increasing the amount of water removed from the blood, torsemide causes a decrease in blood volume. Because of this effect, torsemide can lower blood pressure and can also help with water retention.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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