Demadex and Linzess

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

Demadex 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.

Demadex 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).

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

• Generic Name: linaclotide
• Dosage Forms: capsule, gelatin coated
• Other Brand Names: Linzess

Linzess (linaclotide) works by increasing the secretion of chloride and water in the intestines, which can soften stools and stimulate bowel movements.

Linzess is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic constipation, or chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults who have had constipation as the main symptom. The safety and effectiveness of Linzess has not been established in patients under 18 years of age.