Description / Application
Torasemide is an N-sulfonylurea obtained by formal condensation of [(3-methylphenyl)amino]pyridine-3-sulfonic acid with the free amino group of N-isopropylurea. It is a potent loop diuretic used for the treatment of hypertension and edema in patients with congestive heart failure. It has a role as an antihypertensive agent and a loop diuretic. It is an aminopyridine, a secondary amino compound and a N-sulfonylurea. It is functionally related to a 4-aminopyridine.
Identities
| Alternative Name | N-[[(1-Methylethyl)amino]carbonyl]-4-[(3-methylphenyl)amino]-3-pyridinesulfonamide; Demadex |
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| Molecular Formula | C16H20N4O3S |
| Molecular Weight | 348.4 |
| MFCD | MFCD00866166 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P280;P305+P351+P338;P337+P313 |