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Generic: ethacrynic acid View All Brands Edecrin A loop diuretic - It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water for your body				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? antiinflammatory drugs like indomethacin certain antibiotics given by injection diuretics heart medicines like digoxin hormones like cortisone, fludrocortisone, or hydrocortisone lithium medicines for diabetes medicines for high blood pressure warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Check your blood pressure regularly. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure should be, and when you should contact him or her. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar as directed. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to. You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor. Also, ask how many glasses of fluids you need to drink each day. You must not get dehydrated. This medication can make you feel confused, dizzy or lightheaded. Drinking alcohol can make this worse. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching, hives, swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat blood in the urine or stools blurred vision dry mouth fever or chills hearing loss, ringing in the ears irregular heartbeat muscle cramps, pain or weakness unusually weak or tired vomiting or diarrhea Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): headache loss of appetite stomach upset, pain or nausea unusual bleeding or bruising This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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