Drug details

Edecrin (ethacrynic acid)

type of Diuretics, Loop

Edecrin (ethacrynic acid) is a loop diuretic (water pill) used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome.

The drug is often used to treat Liver disease .

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • lightheadedness,
  • weight loss,
  • confusion,
  • chest pain,
  • numbness,
  • tingling,
  • fluttering in your chest,
  • constipation,
  • headache,
  • muscle weakness,
  • muscle cramps,
  • irregular heartbeats,
  • slurred speech,
  • coughing up blood,
  • increased thirst or urination,
  • hearing problems,
  • severe weakness,
  • loss of coordination, and
  • leg cramps,
  • limp feeling,
  • problems with speech,
  • feeling unsteady
  • severe or watery diarrhea,
  • feeling of fullness in your ear,
The following drugs are related to Edecrin, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Loniten (minoxidil tablets, usp)
  • Nitropress (nitroprusside sodium)
  • Soaanz (torsemide tablets)
The following supplements are related to Edecrin, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Alpha-Linolenic Acid (s.)
  • Calcium (s.)
  • Coenzyme Q-10 (s.)
  • Olive (s.)
  • Potassium (s.)
  • Sweet Orange (s.)
  • Iron (s.)
  • Blond Psyllium (s.)
  • Cocoa (s.)
  • Cod Liver Oil (s.)
  • Garlic (s.)
  • Pycnogenol (s.)
  • Stevia (s.)
  • Wheat Bran (s.)