Torsemide
ATC Code
C03CA04
Torsemide
Definition
An anilinopyridine sulfonylurea belonging to the class of loop diuretics. Torsemide has a prolonged duration of action compared to other loop diuretics, is extensively protein bound in plasma and has a relatively long half-life.
Also known as Torasemide, TORSEMIDE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC C03CA04 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29506 per NCIT
- SCTID 108476002 per RXNORM
- SCTID 318034005 per RXNORM
- UNII W31X2H97FB per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Acute kidney injury | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Chronic kidney disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Cirrhosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Heart failure | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Hypertensive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Nephrotic syndrome | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Pulmonary edema | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adult mammalian kidney | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Liver | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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