Ascites

Definition: 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 associated with Ascites

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Ascites.

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
Aldactazide (Pro, More...) generic name: hydrochlorothiazide/spironolactone class: antihypertensive combinations	0 Review(s)	7.0 Rate It!
Lasix (Pro, More...) generic name: furosemide class: loop diuretics	0 Review(s)	7.0 Rate It!
Midamor (More...) generic name: amiloride class: potassium-sparing diuretics	0 Review(s)	6.0 Rate It!
Bumex (Pro, More...) generic name: bumetanide class: loop diuretics	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Demadex (Pro, More...) generic name: torsemide class: loop diuretics	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Dyrenium (Pro, More...) generic name: triamterene class: potassium-sparing diuretics	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Edecrin (Pro, More...) generic name: ethacrynic acid class: loop diuretics	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Lo-Aqua (More...) generic name: furosemide class: loop diuretics	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Sodium Edecrin (More...) generic name: ethacrynic acid class: loop diuretics	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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