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Furosemide vs Torsemide

Compare Furosemide and Torsemide side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

FurosemideTorsemide
Drug classLoop DiureticLoop Diuretic
Used to treatAcute kidney injury, Ascites, Chronic kidney failure, Edema, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Liver cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome, Pulmonary edemaAcute kidney injury, Ascites, Chronic kidney failure, Edema, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Liver cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome, Pulmonary edema
Generic priceFrom $0.026 each, about $0.78 for 30 (20 mg tablet); other forms from $0.092 per mL (10 mg/mL solution)From $0.057 each, about $1.72 for 30 (5 mg tablet)
Brand priceLasix: from $0.75 each, about $22.46 for 30 (20 mg tablet)No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 97% less than the brandNot listed