ethacrynic acid - oral, Edecrin

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GENERIC NAME: ETHACRYNIC ACID - ORAL (eth-a-KRIN-ik AS-id)

BRAND NAME(S): Edecrin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Ethacrynic acid is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make. This helps your body get rid of extra water. This medication decreases swelling/fluid retention (edema) caused by conditions such as cancer, congestive heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This effect can help improve symptoms such as trouble breathing and swollen belly (ascites) and improve kidney function.This medication should not be used in infants.OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This drug may be used to treat high blood pressure in people who are allergic to other "water pills"/diuretics.

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