Edema:
Indications for: EDECRIN
Treatment of edema when greater diuretic potential is required.
Adult Dosage:
Initially 50–100mg daily; adjust in 25–50mg increments. Usual maintenance: 50–200mg daily or intermittently.
Children Dosage:
See Contraindications. Initially 25mg; adjust gradually in 25mg increments (see literature).
EDECRIN Contraindications:
Anuria. Infants. If severe, watery diarrhea occurs, discontinue use and do not restart.
EDECRIN Warnings/Precautions:
Renal impairment. Hepatic cirrhosis. Monitor weight, renal function, electrolytes, CO2, BUN. Potassium supplementation may be needed. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
EDECRIN Classification:
Diuretic (loop).
EDECRIN Interactions:
Digitalis, lithium toxicity. May alter excretion of lithium. Potentiates warfarin. Antagonized by NSAIDs. Orthostatic hypotension with antihypertensives. Ototoxicity with aminoglycosides, other ototoxic agents. May alter glucose tolerance tests.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset, anorexia, malaise, abdominal pain, dysphagia, ototoxicity, vertigo, headache, rash, electrolyte imbalance, hyperuricemia, gout, hyperglycemia; rare: agranulocytosis, severe neutropenia, thrombocytopenia.
How Supplied:
Tabs—100
