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Torsemide MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


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
Registry Numbers
W31X2H97FB
0
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 Introduced
2019/01/01
Last Updated
2019/01/01
Torsemide Preferred
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