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Demadex Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Demadex (torsemide) is a diuretic drug used to reduce edema from multiple causes and also used to treat hypertension. Demadex is available as a generic termed torsemide. Common side effects include excessive urination, dizziness, headache and rhinitis.
Demadex (torsemide) is available in tablets in strengths of 5, 10, 20, or 100mg. Doseage usually starts at 5 – 20mg, depending on the cause of edema or hypertension. Serious side effects include hypotension, hypokalemia, electrolyte disorders, syncopy, atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, hepatic disease and angioedema. Adequate studies of Demadex have not been done in pregnant or breast-feeding women. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients has not been established for Demadex.
Our Demadex Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases, and conditions.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Demadex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Demadex (torsemide) is indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal disease, or hepatic disease. Use of torsemide has been found to be effective for the treatment of edema associated with chronic renal failure. Chronic use of any diuretic in hepatic disease has not been studied in adequate and well-controlled trials.
Demadex (torsemide) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
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What is Demadex Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
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Demadex Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using torsemide and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- dry mouth, thirst, nausea, vomiting;
- feeling weak, drowsy, restless, or light-headed;
- fast or uneven heartbeat;
- muscle pain or weakness;
- coughing up blood;
- bloody or black, tarry stools; or
- hearing loss.
Less serious side effects m...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Demadex Consumer Information: Uses
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen.
This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Torsemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth...
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