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Torsemide: a new loop diuretic

S F Fowler¹, K M Murray

¹Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208, USA.

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP : Official Journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

|August 15, 1995

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Torsemide, a loop diuretic, effectively treats hypertension and edema in various conditions. While offering pharmacokinetic advantages, it may not significantly outperform other diuretics but can benefit non-responders.

Area of Science:

Pharmacology
Diuretic Therapy
Clinical Efficacy

Background:

Torsemide is a pyridine-sulfonylurea loop diuretic.
It acts on the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy, adverse effects, and dosage of torsemide.
To evaluate torsemide's role in treating hypertension and edema.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on torsemide.
Analysis of clinical trial data regarding efficacy and adverse effects.

Main Results:

Torsemide demonstrates high bioavailability, a long half-life, and prolonged activity.

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Effective in treating hypertension, edema in chronic renal failure (CRF), hepatic dysfunction, and congestive heart failure (CHF).

Adverse effects are generally mild and transient, including orthostatic hypotension and fatigue.

Conclusions:

Torsemide is effective for hypertension and edema in specific patient populations.
Pharmacokinetic benefits may not always translate to superior clinical outcomes or cost-effectiveness.
It serves as a valuable alternative for patients unresponsive or intolerant to other loop diuretics.