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
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