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Ethacrynic Acid

Chade Aribo  1 , Daniel K. Ng  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Ethacrynic Acid

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Ethacrynic acid is a medication used in the management and treatment of chronic heart failure. It is in the loop diuretic class of drugs. This activity describes the indications, action, and contraindications for ethacrynic acid as a valuable agent in managing fluid overload and CHF. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the healthcare team in the management of patients with CHF and related conditions.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Chade Aribo declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Daniel Ng declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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