Ethacrynic acid in edematous states in children - 07/10/17
Abstract |
Seven children with acute nephritis, ten with the nephrotic syndrome, and one with chronic congestive heart failure were treated with short courses of ethacrynic acid, a recently introduced diuretic agent. Weight loss, associated with increased excretion of sodium and chloride, was observed in almost all children treated. No significant toxic reactions were observed, but the tendency of the drug to induced electrolyte disturbance may restrict its use to hospitalized patients.
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Vol 71 - N° 6
P. 881-886 - décembre 1967 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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