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Torasemide


Torasemide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-[4-(3-methylphenyl) aminopyridin-3-yl] sulfonyl-3-propan-2-yl-urea
Identifiers
CAS number	56211-40-6
ATC code	C03CA04
PubChem	41781
DrugBank	APRD00217
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₆H₂₀N₄O₃S
Mol. mass	348.421 g/mol
SMILES	search in eMolecules, PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	80-90%
Protein binding	Highly bound (>99%).
Metabolism	Hepatic (80%)
Half life	3.5 hours; Cirrhosis: 7-8 hours
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	C(US)
Legal status	℞-only(US)
Routes	Oral, IV

Torasemide (rINN) or torsemide (USAN) is a pyridine-sulfonylurea type loop diuretic mainly used in the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure. It is also used at low doses for the management of hypertension. It is marketed under the brand name Demadex.

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Compared to other loop diuretics, torasemide has a more prolonged diuretic effect than equipotent doses of furosemide and relatively decreased potassium-loss. There is no evidence of torasemide-induced ototoxicity demonstrated in humans (Dunn et al., 1995).

References

Dunn CJ, Fitton A, Brogden RN. Torasemide. An update of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic efficacy. Drugs. 1995 Jan;49(1):121-42. PMID 7705212

v • d • e Antihypertensives (C02) and diuretics (C03)
Sympatholytic agents (including alpha)	centrally acting/antiadrenergics (Clonidine, Guanfacine, Methyldopa, Moxonidine, Rescinnamine, Reserpine, Rilmenidine) • ganglion-blocking/nicotinic antagonist (Mecamylamine, Trimethaphan) • peripherally acting/antiadrenergics (Prazosin, Guanethidine, Indoramin, Doxazosin)
Vasodilators	Diazoxide • Hydralazine • Minoxidil • Nitroprusside • Phentolamine
Other antihypertensives	serotonin antagonist (Ketanserin) • endothelin receptor antagonist (Bosentan, Ambrisentan, Sitaxsentan)
Low ceiling diuretics	Thiazide (Bendroflumethiazide, Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide) • Chlortalidone • Indapamide • Quinethazone • Mersalyl • Metolazone • Theobromine • Cicletanine
High ceiling diuretics	Loop diuretic (Bumetanide, Furosemide, Torasemide)
Potassium-sparing diuretics	ESC blockers (Amiloride, Triamterene) • aldosterone antagonists (Spironolactone, Eplerenone, Potassium canrenoate, Canrenone)