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edecrin Sodium Uses Edecrin Sodium is a diuretic. Diuretics decrease the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination. Edecrin Sodium is used to treat fluid retention of the lungs or swelling of the hands or feet (edema) and high blood pressure. Storage Store in a tightly closed container at room temperature (77 degrees F; 25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15 - 30 C) is permitted. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dry mouth, dizziness, excessive urination followed by a decrease in amount of urine, muscle cramps, weakness, and weak or irregular heartbeat. How To Use Edecrin Sodium is given by injection into a vein (IV). Inspect the container before using. If it is discolored, has particles or has a hazy appearance, discard it and use another. If Edecrin Sodium is used in the late afternoon or evening, you may need to urinate during the night. Consult your doctor regarding your dosing schedule. Side Effects Edecrin Sodium may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to it. Rise slowly from a seated or lying position. Blurred vision, loss of appetite, itching, stomach upset, headache, or weakness may also occur during initial therapy as your body adjusts to the medication. Inform your doctor if you develop: muscle cramps, pain, nausea, vomiting, hearing difficulty. Edecrin Sodium increases urination. Expect this effect. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using Edecrin Sodium, tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney problems, unusual decrease in urine output, liver disease, any drug allergies. Edecrin Sodium can reduce the potassium levels in your blood. A potassium supplement may be prescribed by your doctor. Before using Edecrin Sodium, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known if Edecrin Sodium is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicines you use especially: lithium, warfarin, aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin), NSAIDs (e.g., indomethacin, naproxen), drugs used for high blood pressure, ginseng. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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