Ethacrynic acid and Phenytoin Chewable Tablets
Determining the interaction of Ethacrynic acid and Phenytoin Chewable Tablets and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Some hydantoins may reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of some loop diuretics. Serum diuretic concentrations and diuretic effects after oral dosing may be decreased. Data are available for furosemide and phenytoin only. Increases in diuretic dosage may be necessary.
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Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
Brand name: Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium, Sodium Edecrin
Synonyms: Ethacrynic Acid
Generic Name: phenytoin
Brand name: Dilantin, Phenytek, Dilantin Infatabs, Phenytoin Sodium, Prompt
Synonyms: Phenytoin
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Ethacrynic acid-Phenytoin Extended-Release Capsules
- Ethacrynic acid-Phenytoin Infatabs
- Ethacrynic acid-Phenytoin injection
- Ethacrynic acid-Phenytoin Intravenous
- Ethacrynic acid-Phenytoin Oral Suspension
- Ethacrynic acid-Phenytoin Sodium
- Phenytoin Chewable Tablets-Ethacrynic Acid Injection
- Phenytoin Chewable Tablets-Ethacrynic Acid Tablets
- Phenytoin Chewable Tablets-Ethacrynic Sodium
- Phenytoin Chewable Tablets-Ethacrynic Sodium Injection
- Phenytoin Chewable Tablets-Ethambutol
- Phenytoin Chewable Tablets-Ethambutol Hydrochloride