Sulfonylureas

thumb|right|General structural formula of a sulfonylurea. The functional group consists of a sulfonyl group and a N-substituted ureylene group

Torasemide, also known as torsemide, is a diuretic medication used to treat fluid overload due to heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease. It is a less preferred treatment for high blood pressure. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.