ethacrynic acid
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS | 50 mg |
| TABLET, ORAL | 25 mg |
| 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria® for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults. | |
|---|---|
| Medication: | ethacrynic acid (edecrin) |
| Criteria 3: Potentially inappropriate medications: drugs to be used with caution in older adults. (Table 4) | |
| Drug(s) | diuretics |
| Rationale | May exacerbate or cause SIADH or hyponatremia; monitor sodium levels closely when starting or changing dosages in older adults. |
| Recommendation | Use with caution |
| Quality of evidence: Moderate, Strength of Recommendation: Strong | |