Chlorthalidone and Ethacrynic acid interaction

Chlorthalidone and Ethacrynic acid: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Ethacrynic acid label · effective 2023-08-31

Major

CONTRAINDICATIONS All diuretics, including ethacrynic acid, are contraindicated in anuria.

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Major

If increasing electrolyte imbalance, azotemia, and/or oliguria occur during treatment of severe, progressive renal disease, the diuretic should be discontinued.

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Major

In a few patients this diuretic has produced severe, watery diarrhea.

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Major

Like other diuretics it may precipitate hepatic coma and death.

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Major

A number of possibly drug-related deaths have occurred in critically ill patients refractory to other diuretics.

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From the Chlorthalidone (Thalitone) label · effective 2026-06-25

Moderate

Effect of chlorthalidone on other drugs Chlorthalidone may add to or potentiate the action of other antihypertensive drugs.

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Minor

Impaired Renal Function Changes in renal function including acute renal failure can be caused by diuretics.

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