Ethacrynate sodium Intravenous and Vigabatrin

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

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 .

Ethacrynate sodium is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: vigabatrin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sabril, Vigadrone

Vigabatrin is an anti-epileptic medicine, also called an anticonvulsant.

Vigabatrin is used in combination with other medications to treat complex partial seizures in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Vigabatrin powder for oral solution is used to treat infantile spasms in babies and children between the ages of 1 month and 2 years.

Vigabatrin can cause serious side effects and should be used only by people who have been unable to control their seizures with several other medications.

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