Ethacrynic acid and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate

• 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: sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lokelma

Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood) in adults.

Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate works directly in the intestines and is not absorbed into your bloodstream.

Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.