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Torasemide
Synonym(s): UpCard, Isemid, torsemide
Introduction
Name
- Torasemide.
Class of drug
- Loop diuretic of the pyridyl sulfonylurea class.
Description
Chemical name
- 1-Isopropyl-3-((4-m-toluidino-3-pyridyl)sulfonyl)urea.
Molecular formula
- C16H20N4O3S
Molecular weight
- 348.42
Physical properties
- White to off-white tablets.
Storage requirements
- No specific storage requirements.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from VetMedResource and PubMed.
- Hosseini F, Mahmoudi Filabadi Z, Hill PB, Hosseininejad M (2023) Evaluation of the short-term echocardiographic effects of two loop diuretics, furosemide and torsemide, in a group of dogs. Vet Med Sci. 9 (4),1508-1512 PubMed.
- Peddle G D, Singletary G E, Reynolds C A, Trafny D J, Machen M C, Oyama M A (2012) Effect of torsemide and furosemide on clinical, laboratory, radiographic and quality of life variables in dogs with heart failure secondary to mitral valve disease. J Vet Cardiol 1, 253-259 PubMed.
- Oyama M A, Peddle G D, Reynolds C A, Singletary G E (2011) Use of the loop diuretic torsemide in three dogs with advanced heart failure. J Vet Cardiol 4, 287-292 PubMed.
- Uechi M, Matsuoka M, Kuwajima E, Kaneko T, Yamashita K, Fukushima U, Ishikawa Y (2003) The effects of the loop diuretics furosemide and torasemide on diuresis in dogs and cats. J Vet Med Sci 65 (10), 1057-1061 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Food and Drug Administration (2024). Freedom of information summary of application for conditional approval of ApCard-CA1 (torsemide oral solution). US. Website: www.animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov.
- European Medicines Agency:
- Vetoquinol UK: www.vetoquinol.co.uk