Definition of Edema: The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body, usually applied to demonstrable accumulation of excessive fluid in the subcutaneous tissues.
Oedema may be localised, due to venous or lymphatic obstruction or to increased vascular permeability or it may be systemic due to heart failure or renal disease.
Collections of oedema fluid are designated according to the site, for example ascites
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Edema
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Edema. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
