Ascites Medications
Definition of Ascites: An excess of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (membrane lining of the abdomen). This is typically caused by liver disease.
Disorders that may be associated with ascites include:
- cirrhosis
- hepatitis
- portal vein thrombosis (clots in the veins of the liver)
- constrictive pericarditis
- congestive heart failure
- liver cancer
- protein losing enteropathy
- nephrotic syndrome
- pancreatitis
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Ascites
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Ascites. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
Drug Name  (View by: Brand | Generic )
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| furosemide systemic (Pro, More...) class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.5 | |
| torsemide systemic (Pro, More...) class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.0 | |
| hydrochlorothiazide/spironolactone systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihypertensive combinations | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.0 | |
| amiloride systemic (Pro, More...) class: potassium-sparing diuretics | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.0 | |
| triamterene systemic (Pro, More...) class: potassium-sparing diuretics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| ethacrynic acid systemic (Pro, More...) class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| bumetanide systemic (Pro, More...) class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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