Mipomersen Subcutaneous and Torsemide

• Generic Name: mipomersen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kynamro

Mipomersen injection is used together with a proper diet and other medicines to treat high cholesterol levels in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Mipomersen is only available through a restricted access program. Only doctors who are enrolled in the restricted program can write a prescription for mipomersen.

• 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.