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BRAND NAMES:
Ethacrynic Acid, Edecrin
Generic Names:
Ethacrynic Acid
Uses:
Treats edema (swelling caused when your body holds on to too much water). This medicine is a diuretic ("water pill").
Therapeutic Classes:
Cardiovascular Agent
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Edecrin used for?
Ethacrynic Acid is a diuretic used for the treatment of edema in patients with ascites, edema and other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. It removes fluid from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced by the body. Ethacrynic Acid is indicated for use by adults and children 1 year and older. This medication is available as a tablet.
What form(s) does Edecrin come in
Tablet
What are common Edecrin doses?
Tablet 25MG
Common Edecrin prescriptions
Edecrin
25mg tablet
How to take Edecrin
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.
Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
What to do if you miss a dose of Edecrin
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Edecrin contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ethacrynic acid. Do not use this medicine if you are not passing any urine. You should not use this medicine if you have had severe, watery diarrhea caused by ethacrynic acid in the past.
Edecrin warnings
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, or breast feeding, or if you have heart disease, severe kidney disease or cirrhosis (a liver disease).
You may need to weigh yourself daily and record your weight.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.
Pain in your lower leg (calf).
Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking.
Vomiting bloody or black vomit, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Edecrin interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using lithium, or a heart medicine called digoxin, Lanoxin®, or Digitek®. Tell your doctor if you are using certain antibiotics, such as Ceclor®, Keflex®, Amidin®, or Garamycin®, or steroids, such as dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, or Medrol®.
Tell your doctor if you are using medicine to lower blood pressure. Some blood pressure medicines are atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), lisinopril, metoprolol, quinapril, Accupril®, Cozaar®, Diovan®, Lotrel®, Norvasc®, Toprol®, or Zestril®. The amount of blood pressure medicine that you are taking may need to be changed.
Tell your doctor if you are using a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®). The amount of blood thinning medicine that you are taking may need to be changed. You should also tell your doctor if you are taking pain or arthritis medicine, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Advil®, Aleve®, or Celebrex®.
Edecrin side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Bloody or black stools.
Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps.
Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.
Pain in your lower leg (calf).
Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking.
Vomiting bloody or black vomit, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Less Serious Side Effects
Dizziness, hearing loss, or ringing in ears.
Lightheadedness or fainting.
Swallowing problems.
Blurred vision.
Skin rash, fever, chills, or blood in urine.
Joint pain, such as pain in one of the big toes.
Headache, fatigue, nervousness, or confusion.
Belly pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Loss of appetite.