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Torsemide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Demadex, Demadex IV, Soaanz

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 4, 2023.

Torsemide Pregnancy Warnings

Use is considered contraindicated and should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

US FDA pregnancy category: B

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.

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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.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. "Product Information. Demadex (torsemide)." Boehringer Mannheim
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

References for breastfeeding information

  1. "Product Information. Demadex (torsemide)." Boehringer Mannheim
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

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