Torsemide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Torsemide is also known as: Demadex, Demadex IV
Torsemide Pregnancy Warnings
Animal studies revealed evidence of fetotoxicity at doses that produced maternal toxicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Use is considered contraindicated and should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. US FDA pregnancy category: B
Torsemide Breastfeeding Warnings
UK: Use is contraindicated. US: Caution is recommended. Excreted into human milk: Unknown Excreted into animal milk: Unknown Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.
References for pregnancy information
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- "Product Information. Demedex (torsemide)." Boehringer Mannheim, Gaithersburg, MD.
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Demedex (torsemide)." Boehringer Mannheim, Gaithersburg, MD.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
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