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Edecrin

Edecrin

9.8
A drug that helps the body remove extra water to reduce swelling
  • noun
  • /ˈɛdɪkrɪn/
  • Specialized
: Edecrin
  • The doctor prescribed Edecrin to help with her swelling.

Examples

  • Patients taking Edecrin should monitor their electrolyte levels closely.

  • After using Edecrin, he noticed a significant decrease in the swelling in his legs.

  • Edecrin can be effective when other diuretics are not suitable.

  • The doctor prescribed Edecrin to help reduce her swelling.

  • Edecrin is effective.

  • Edecrin is a powerful medication often prescribed for patients with severe edema.

  • Doctors recommend Edecrin when other diuretics fail to alleviate fluid retention.

Synonyms

ethacrynic acid
vsEdecrin
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A medicine that helps the body remove extra water and is used when someone is allergic to sulfa drugs

is the brand name for the same active drug

Surface Forms

Edecrin singular
Edecrins plural

Etymology

Edecrin is a brand name you can remember by its parts: Ede- sounds like edema, which means 'swelling', and -crin sounds like 'diuretic', a drug that makes you pass urine. So, Edecrin, ethacrynic acid, is used to remove extra fluid and reduce 'swelling'.