Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi and Torsemide

• Generic Name: asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Erwinaze

Asparaginase is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi is used to treat acute lymphocytic lymphoma.

Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: torsemide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Demadex, Demadex IV.

Torsemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.

Torsemide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or kidney failure. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Torsemide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.