Ethacrynic Sodium Injection and Oralair

• 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: mixed grass pollens allergen extract
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oralair

Oralair is made from certain pollens that can cause seasonal allergies (hay fever).

Oralair is used to help your body develop an immunity to certain pollens that can cause allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. Oralair is for use in adults up to age 65, and children who are at least 10 years old.

This medicine will not provide immediate relief from allergy symptoms.

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