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Name
Ethacrynic Acid
Alternate Names
Edecrin
Etacrynate
Etacrynic Acid
MK 595
MK-595
MK595
Abbreviations
None
Category
Ancillary Agent
Subcategory
Diuretic
NSC Number
85791
Primary Site
None
Histology
None
Remarks
A short-acting loop diuretic. Ethacrynic acid is a potent, rapidly-acting diuretic that is generally reserved for patients who do not respond to thiazide diuretics. It has been used effectively to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary edema.
Coding
This drug should NOT be coded
