Ethacrynic Sodium Injection and Fibrinogen

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

Fibrinogen is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot.

Fibrinogen is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with a congenital fibrinogen deficiency.

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