Torsemide (CED0005096)

Torsemide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C16H20N4O3S and an average molecular weight of 348.42 g/mol. Torsemide belongs to the pyridinesulfonamides, a subclass of pyridines and derivatives within the organic compounds. It is further categorized as an organoheterocyclic compound. The compound is found in or released from 16 recorded sources. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, specifically diuretics and gynecologicals. It is also associated with household cleaning and consumer products, such as cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Additionally, it is found in electrical and electronic equipment, including amplifiers, antennas, communication cables or conductors, electric switches, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and six other sources. Recorded routes of exposure for this substance include oral and intravenous administration. In terms of biological activity, torsemide acts on two recorded protein targets. It functions as an inhibitor of solute carrier family 12 member 1 (SLC12A1) and solute carrier family 12 member 2 (SLC12A2).