Demadex
Utilized to manage oedema associated with heart failure to support reduction of fluid retention.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Torsemide
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10 · 20mg
Demadex details
- Conditions
- Oedema · Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Torasemide
- Therapeutic class
- Loop Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
- Loop Diuretic
- Contraindications
- anuria; hypersensitivity to torsemide
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor electrolytes; monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- dehydration; hypokalaemia; hyperuricaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDs; ACE inhibitors
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Use with caution.
Serious side effects
ototoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to manage oedema associated with heart failure to support reduction of fluid retention.
Mechanism of action
Torsemide acts as a loop diuretic by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, promoting diuresis.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Demadex
Demadex is a well known brand of Torsemide, an active ingredient used to manage oedema and hypertension. The same compound is also available under the generic name Torasemide, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 10mg and 20mg. This medication, manufactured by Pfizer, is used to assist with fluid retention and blood pressure control.
Buying Demadex online
Demadex is registered across 13 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic torsemide, much of it made in India, is far more affordable, offering a practical solution for expats and individuals living across the region who are far from a well stocked local shop. Ordering online provides consistent access to necessary medication.