Ethacrynic acid and Pegvisomant

• 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.

• Generic Name: pegvisomant
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Somavert

Pegvisomant is a man-made protein that is similar to human growth hormone. Pegvisomant binds to the same receptor in the body as growth hormone, and blocks the effects of growth hormone.

Pegvisomant is used to treat acromegaly (a growth disorder caused by too much growth hormone).

Pegvisomant is usually given after other medications, surgery, or radiation have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

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