Edetate calcium disodium and Ethacrynic acid

• Generic Name: edetate calcium disodium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Calcium Disodium Versenate

Edetate calcium disodium is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent that can remove a heavy metal from the blood.

Edetate calcium disodium is used to treat lead poisoning.

Edetate calcium disodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• 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.