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 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.
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| Lasix (Pro, More...) generic name: furosemide class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.5 | |
| Bumex (Pro, More...) generic name: bumetanide class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| Demadex (Pro, More...) generic name: torsemide class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| Aldactazide (Pro, More...) generic name: hydrochlorothiazide/spironolactone class: antihypertensive combinations | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.0 | |
| Edecrin (Pro, More...) generic name: ethacrynic acid class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| Dyrenium (Pro, More...) generic name: triamterene class: potassium-sparing diuretics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| Midamor (Pro, More...) generic name: amiloride class: potassium-sparing diuretics | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.0 | |
| Sodium Edecrin (More...) generic name: ethacrynic acid class: loop diuretics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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