Edecrin
Edecrin (also known as Ethacrynic Acid) is a medication primarily used to treat fluid retention and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and other medical conditions. It is a type of diuretic or "water pill" that helps the body get rid of excess fluid by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Edecrin is used to treat a variety of conditions that cause fluid retention and swelling, including:
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Like all medications, Edecrin can cause side effects. These may include:
Precautions[edit | edit source]
Before taking Edecrin, it is important to discuss any medical conditions or allergies with your doctor. This medication should not be used if you are unable to urinate, or if you are allergic to any ingredient in Edecrin.
Interactions[edit | edit source]
Edecrin can interact with other medications, including:
Dosage[edit | edit source]
The dosage of Edecrin depends on the individual and the condition being treated. It is typically taken once a day, with or without food.
See Also[edit | edit source]
| Edecrin Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
