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.
| Drug Name |
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| Lasix (Pro, More...) | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.0 | |
| Bumex (Pro, More...) | 0 review(s) | Not rated - Be the first | ||
| Demadex (More...) | 0 review(s) | Not rated - Be the first | ||
| Aldactazide (Pro, More...) | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 7.0 | |
| Edecrin (Pro, More...) | 0 review(s) | Not rated - Be the first | ||
| Dyrenium (More...) | 0 review(s) | Not rated - Be the first | ||
| Midamor (Pro, More...) | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.0 | |
| Sodium Edecrin (More...) | 0 review(s) | Not rated - Be the first | ||
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