Edecrin Sodium and Slynd

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Sodium Edecrin, Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium

Ethacrynate sodium injection belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics or "water pills." Ethacrynate sodium is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions. It works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: drospirenone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Slynd

Slynd (drospirenone) is a progestin only birth control pill (oral contraceptive).

Slynd help to lower the chance of becoming pregnant when taken as directed.

Your chance of getting pregnant depends on how well you follow the directions for taking your birth control pills. The better you follow the directions, the less chance you have of getting pregnant.

Slynd does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).