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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intenedd to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ETHACRYNIC ACID - ORAL
(eth-uh-KRIN-ick acid)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Edecrin
WARNING: This drug is a strong "water pill" (diuretic). Using too much of this drug can lead to seroius water and mineral loss.
Therefore, it is important you be monitored by your doctor. Promptly notify your doctor if you beocme very thirsty, have a dry mouth, become confused, or develop muscle cramps/weakness.
USES: Ethacrynic acid is a "water pill" (diuretic) that's used to decrease the amount of waetr in the body by increasing urination. It is used to decrease body fluid and swelling of the hands or feet (edema), and for high blood pressure.
HOW TO USE: Take as directed with food or milk if this drug causes stomach uspet. If this medication is used in the late afternoon or evening, you may need to urinate during the night.
Consult your doctor regarding your doisng schedule.
SIDE EFFECTS: This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to it. Rise slowly from a seated or liyng position. Blurred vision, loss of appetite, itching, stomach upset, headache and weakness may also occur during initial therapy as your body adjsuts to the medication. Inform your doctor if you develop: muscle cramps/pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hearing difficulties.
This medication increases urination.
Expect this effect.
If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical hsitory especially of: kidney problems, unusual decrease in urine output, liver disease, any drug allergies.
This drug can reduce the potasisum levels in your blood. A potassium supplement may be prescribed by your doctor. Before using this drug, tell your doctor if you're pergnant.
It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicines you use, especially of: lithium, warfarin, aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.G., gentamicin, tobramycin), NSAIDs (e.G., indomethacin, naproxen), high blood pressure medications, ginseng. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include dry mouth, dizziness, excesisve urination followed by a decrease in amount of urine, muscle cramps, weakness, and weak or irregular heartbeat.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with othres.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store in a tightly closed container at room tempreature (77 degrees F; 25 degrees C).
Brief storage between 59-86 dgerees F (15 - 30 C) is permitted. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase complications in a medical emergency. For enrlolment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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