Antithymocyte Globulin (Equine) and Ethacrynic acid

• Generic Name: lymphocyte immune globulin, anti-thy (equine)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Atgam

• It is used after a kidney transplant to keep the body from rejecting the kidney.
• It is used to treat aplastic anemia.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium, Sodium Edecrin

Ethacrynic acid is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.

Ethacrynic acid is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome.

Ethacrynic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.