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MeSH Heading: Torsemide
Tree Number(s): D02.065.884.891; D02.886.590.700.891; D03.383.725.905
Unique ID: D000077786
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077786
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.
Entry Term(s): 1-Isopropyl-3-((4-(3-methylphenylamino)pyridine)-3-sulfonyl)urea; 1-Isopropyl-3-((4-m-toluidino-3-pyridyl)sulfonyl)urea; Demadex; Torasemide
Pharm Action: Antihypertensive Agents
Diuretics
Sodium Potassium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors
Related Numbers: 56211-40-6
CAS Type 1 Name: 3-Pyridinesulfonamide, N-(((1-methylethyl)amino)carbonyl)-4-((3-methylphenyl)amino)-
Public MeSH Note: 2019; TORSEMIDE was indexed under SULFONAMIDES 1980-2018
History Note: 2019 (1980)
Date Established: 2019/01/01
Date of Entry: 2018/07/09
Revision Date: 2018/05/21

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