Chemical formula: C₁₃H₁₂Cl₂O₄ Molecular mass: 303.138 g/mol PubChem compound: 3278
Ethacrynic acid is a monosulfonamyl loop or high ceiling diuretic. Ethacrynic acid acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle and on the proximal and distal tubules.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| C03CC01 | Etacrynic acid | C Cardiovascular system → C03 Diuretics → C03C High-ceiling diuretics → C03CC Aryloxyacetic acid derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDECRIN Tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Etacrynic acid is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Australia (AU)Canada (CA)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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