Concept information
Preferred term
Torsemide
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Torasemide
Scope note
- A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION.
History note
- 2019 (1980)
In other languages
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Finnish
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torasemidum
-
Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000077786
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