Demadex Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Torsemide

Demadex Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Torsemide

DEMADEX^®
(torsemide)
TABLETS
INJECTION

DESCRIPTION

DEMADEX^® (torsemide) is a diuretic of the pyridine-sulfonylurea class. Its chemical name is 1-isopropyl-3-[(4-m-toluidino-3-pyridyl) sulfonyl]urea.

Its empirical formula is C₁₆H₂₀N₄O₃S, its pKa is 7.1, and its molecular weight is 348.43.Torsemide is a white to off-white crystalline powder. The tablets for oral administration also contain lactose NF, crospovidone NF, povidone USP, microcrystalline cellulose NF, and magnesium stearate NF. Torsemide ampuls for intravenous injection contain a sterile solution of torsemide (10 mg/mL), polyethylene glycol-400 NF, tromethamine USP, and sodium hydroxide NF (as needed to adjust pH) in water for injection USP.