Ethacrynic Acid
Warnings
What may interact with Ethacrynic Acid?
-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
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Ethacrynic Acid?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-heart disease
-high or low levels of electrolytes, like magnesium, potassium, or sodium in your blood
-kidney problems
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to drugname, other drugs, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Ethacrynic Acid?
Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Check with your health care provider if you have severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, or if you sweat a lot. The loss of too much body fluid may make it dangerous for you to take this drug.
You may need to be on a special diet while you are taking this drug. Ask your health care provider. Also, find out how many glasses of fluids you need to drink each day.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
This drug may increase blood sugar. Ask your health care provider if changes in diet or drugs are needed if you have diabetes.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.
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