Ethacrynic Sodium and Lacosamide Intravenous

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: tablets; powder, for solution
• 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: lacosamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vimpat

Lacosamide injection is used to control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures.

Lacosamide is available only with your doctor's prescription.