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Also known as AC-4464, AC4464, BM-02015, N-(((1-methylethyl)amino)carbonyl)-4-((3-methylphenyl)amino)-3-pyridinesulfonamide, 1-isopropyl-3-((4-m-toluidino-3-pyridyl)sulfonyl)urea, torsemide

Torasemide, also known as torsemide, is a diuretic medication used to treat fluid overload due to heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease. It is a less preferred treatment for high blood pressure. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.

Chemical data

Formula
C16H20N4O3S
Molecular weight
348.4 g/mol
IUPAC name
N-[4-(3-methylanilino)pyridin-1-ium-3-yl]sulfonyl-N'-propan-2-ylcarbamimidate
SMILES
CC1=CC(=CC=C1)NC2=C(C=[NH+]C=C2)S(=O)(=O)NC(=NC(C)C)[O-]
InChIKey
NGBFQHCMQULJNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
3.8
Polar surface area
116 Ų
H-bond donors
3
H-bond acceptors
5
Formal charge
0

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Drug data · ChEMBL

Max clinical phase
Approved
Molecule type
Small molecule
First approval
1993
Admin. routes
oral, parenteral
Indications
cardiovascular disease, heart failure, preeclampsia, congestive heart failure

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Wikidata facts

Mass
348.125612
Has use
medication
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Commons category
Torasemide
chemical formula
C₁₆H₂₀N₄O₃S
canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=CC=C1)NC2=C(C=NC=C2)S(=O)(=O)NC(=O)NC(C)C
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
torasemide
subject has role
diuretic
defined daily dose
15
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Medical uses
  • Adverse effects
  • Chemistry
  • Names
  • Veterinary uses
  • References

Torasemide, also known as torsemide, is a diuretic medication used to treat fluid overload due to heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease. It is a less preferred treatment for high blood pressure. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.

Common side effects include headache, increased urination, diarrhea, cough, and dizziness. Other side effects may include hearing loss and low blood potassium. Torasemide is a sulfonamide and loop diuretic. Use is not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding. It works by decreasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys.

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