Medications for Ascites
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Ascites.
Found 3 Approved Drugs for Ascites
Aldactone
Generic Name
CaroSpir
Aldactone
Generic Name
CaroSpir
Form: Tablet, Suspension
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 21, 1960
Classification: Aldosterone Antagonist
Spironolactone oral suspension is an antagonist of aldosterone indicated for: the treatment of NYHA Class III-IV heart failure and reduced ejection fraction to increase survival, manage edema, and to reduce the need for hospitalization for heart failure.
Edecrin
Generic Name
Ethacrynic
Edecrin
Generic Name
Ethacrynic
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 10, 1967
Classification: Loop Diuretic
Ethacrynic Acid Tablets USP are indicated for treatment of edema when an agent with greater diuretic potential than those commonly employed is required. Treatment of the edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Short-term management of ascites due to malignancy, idiopathic edema, and lymphedema. Short-term management of hospitalized pediatric patients, other than infants, with congenital heart disease or the nephrotic syndrome. Intravenous ethacrynate sodium is indicated when a rapid onset of diuresis is desired, e.g., in acute pulmonary edema, or when gastrointestinal absorption is impaired or oral medication is not practicable.
Ethacrynate
Generic Name
Ethacrynate
Ethacrynate
Generic Name
Ethacrynate
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Intravenous
FDA approval date: July 30, 2015
Classification: Loop Diuretic
Ethacryname Sodium is indicated for treatment of edema when as agent with greater diuretic potential than those commonly employed is required. Treatment of the edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Short-term management of ascites due to malignancy, idiopathic edema, and lymphedema. Short-term management of hospitalized pediatric patients, other than infants, with congenital heart disease or the nephrotic syndrome. Intravenous ethacrynate sodium is indicated when a rapid onset of diuresis is desired, e.g., in acute pulmonary edema, or when gastrointestinal absorption is impaired or oral medication is not practicable.
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