Edecrin Sodium and Tolvaptan

• 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: tolvaptan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Samsca, Jynarque

This medication guide provides information about the Samsca brand of tolvaptan. Jynarque is another brand of tolvaptan that is not covered in this medication guide.

Tolvaptan (Samsca) is used to treat hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in your blood) in people with heart failure, and certain hormonal imbalances. Tolvaptan improves urine flow without causing the body to lose too much sodium as you urinate.

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