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What Are The Side Effects Of Demidex?

Hi My mother reciently was admitted to the hospital for rt sided chf. She had been on Lasix 80mg daily and she still had 3+ pitting edema and her renal function studies are rising. Cr 1.8, Bun 78 GFR 34 so her doctor has switched her to demidex. What are its affects on the kidneys?
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
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Hi & Welcome.

Both Lasix (Furosemide) and Demidex (Torsemide) are loop diuretics ("water pills") which help in excretion of water and salts from the kidney.

They are commonly prescribed to treat oedematous conditions associated with heart failure, liver or kidney diseases and other conditions.

Their common side effects include polyuria (increased frequency of urination), decreased blood potassium levels, hearing impairment, increased blood uric acid levels, etc.

Compared with Lasix, Demidex has a longer duration of action and a higher bioavailability and a less tendency to cause side effects hence prescribed by her treating doctor.

Hope these answer your queries.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Demidex?

Hi & Welcome. Both Lasix (Furosemide) and Demidex (Torsemide) are loop diuretics ( water pills ) which help in excretion of water and salts from the kidney. They are commonly prescribed to treat oedematous conditions associated with heart failure, liver or kidney diseases and other conditions. Their common side effects include polyuria (increased frequency of urination), decreased blood potassium levels, hearing impairment, increased blood uric acid levels, etc. Compared with Lasix, Demidex has a longer duration of action and a higher bioavailability and a less tendency to cause side effects hence prescribed by her treating doctor. Hope these answer your queries.