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Generic Torsemide 40 mg from India

The generic Demadex 40 mg comes from India. It is available in the quantity of 100 tablets.

Demadex (Torsemide) Information

Demadex, which contains the active ingredient torsemide, is a potent diuretic medication classified as a loop diuretic (or high-ceiling diuretic). It is primarily indicated for the treatment of edema (swelling or fluid retention) associated with congestive heart failure (CHF), hepatic cirrhosis, and renal disease. Furthermore, torsemide is widely used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), either as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Torsemide is often used for long-term management because its effects are more predictable and its bioavailability is higher than that of other loop diuretics, such as furosemide, thereby improving patient compliance. It is available in tablet form for oral use and as an injection solution for acute settings, typically administered once daily.

The mechanism of action for torsemide is powerful and localized to the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle in the kidney. Torsemide works by specifically inhibiting the Sodium-Potassium-Two-Chloride (NKCC2) co-transporter system on the luminal side of the tubule. This inhibition blocks the reabsorption of sodium, potassium, and chloride ions from the tubular fluid back into the bloodstream. By doing so, torsemide significantly increases the amount of salt and water excreted in the urine, leading to a profound diuretic effect and a corresponding reduction in fluid volume. This rapid and substantial reduction in fluid overload is essential for relieving edema and reducing the severe symptoms of heart failure, such as pulmonary congestion. Additionally, torsemide exhibits a mild antihypertensive effect through its vasodilatory properties, independent of its diuretic action.

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