ETHACRYNIC ACID
(Edecrin)Standard Prescription
ethacrynic acid__mg PO Q__H(__mg/kg/day)
ethacrynic acid__mg IV Q__H (__mg/kg/dose)
ethacrynic acid__mg IV Q__H (__mg/kg/dose)
Dosages
Children:
PO:
PO:
- 1 mg/kg/dose PO once daily
- Increase at intervals of 2 to 3 days to max of 3 mg/kg/day.
- 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/dose IV
- May repeat every 8 to 12 hours if necessary
- Maximum 100 mg/dose.
Mechanism of Action
loop diuretic
Forms Supplied
Tablet: 25 mg
injection: 50 mg/vial
injection: 50 mg/vial
Comments
- Maximum rate of injection is 10 mg over 1 min.; too rapid injection may cause temporary or permanent deafness.
- Monitor serum electrolytes and fluid balance
- Loop diuretic for diuresis of patients refractory to conventional diuretic therapy or allergic to sulfonamides
References
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Last Edited
2021-02-20 19:15:10