Demadex

Generic name:torsemide (oral/injection) [ TOR-se-mide ]
Drug class:Loop diuretics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 31, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Demadex?

Demadex is a loop diuretic (water pill) that is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease.

Demadex is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Demadex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Demadex if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or if you are unable to urinate.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Demadex if you are allergic to it, or if:

• you are unable to urinate; or

• you are allergic to an oral diabetes medicine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease;

• kidney problems (unless you are taking Demadex for edema related to kidney disease);

• liver problems such as cirrhosis or hepatitis (unless you are taking Demadex for edema related to liver disease);

• gout;

• an allergy to povidone (sometimes contained in iodine, Betadine); or

• if you are on a low-salt diet.