Etacrynic acid is a drug that is also known as a loop diuretic. It acts by binding with sulfhydryl groups of kidney cellular proteins and inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidney tubules, thus increasing the excretion of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and chloride ions, as well as water.
Etacrynic acid may have the following side effects:
Take extra caution in patients with the following medicines:
Interactions
Etacrynic acid may interact with the following medicines:
Symptoms of overdose include excessive diuresis with electrolyte depletion such as hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia and dehydration. Seek medical help immediately.
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