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US brand names:Demadex
Torsemide is dosed at 0.1–0.6 mg/kg PO q24h total daily dose, may divide q12h in dogs, per JVIM 2017; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1259, Torsemide monograph spanning p.1259-1260. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Loop diuretic that inhibits sodium/potassium/chloride co-transporter in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. Longer acting than furosemide.
Monitor electrolytes — hypokalemia, hyponatremia. May cause dehydration. Approximately 10x more potent than furosemide.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.1–0.6 mg/kg | q24h total daily dose, may divide q12h | Strong | JVIM 2017; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1259, Torsemide monograph spanning p.1259-1260.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.1–0.4 mg/kg | q12-24h | Moderate | JVIM 2017; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1259, Torsemide monograph spanning p.1259-1260.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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