demadex
Demadex (Torsemide) is a loop diuretic used to treat Ascites, Edema, Heart Failure, Hypertension.
Torsemide · by Pharmobedient
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Torsemide
- Drug class
- Loop Diuretic
- Form
- Tablet, Solution
- Strength
- Torsemide 100MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Torsemide 10MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Torsemide 20MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Torsemide 5MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- ascites, edema, heart failure
- Manufacturer
- Pharmobedient
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$2.19 for 30 — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA020136
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Loop Diuretics - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Tablet and Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Request a 90-day supply
Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.
Use copay cards
Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Demadex treat?
- Demadex (Torsemide) may be used to treat ascites, edema, heart failure, hypertension, chronic kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Demadex work?
- Demadex is a loop diuretic. Loop diuretics such as furosemide block a salt-transport protein (the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter) in a part of the kidney called the loop of Henle. This stops sodium and chloride from being reabsorbed, so the body flushes out extra salt and water, relieving fluid buildup and swelling.
- How much does Demadex cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $2.19 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Demadex?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Demadex. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Demadex?
- Demadex is marketed by Pharmobedient. You can see Pharmobedient's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Demadex a brand-name or generic drug?
- Demadex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Torsemide.
- Is Demadex available over the counter?
- No. Demadex is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Demadex come in?
- Demadex is currently marketed as tablet and solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Demadex?
- Demadex is classified as loop diuretic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Demadex FDA-registered?
- Demadex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020136. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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