Ethamolin

Generic name: Ethanolamine Oleate
Drug class: Sclerosing agents

Usage of Ethamolin

Ethamolin is a sclerosing (skler-OS-ing) agent that is used to treat esophageal varices (dilated blood vessels inside the tissues lining the esophagus or upper part of the stomach). Esophageal varices is a life-threatening condition that causes severe bleeding from the esophagus into the throat or intestines.

Esophageal varices is common in people with severe liver disease. Ethamolin will not treat any underlying liver disease.

Ethamolin is only for treating esophageal varices that have recently bled. Ethamolin is not for treating varicose veins in the legs.

Ethamolin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ethamolin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your medical caregivers right away if you have:

fever, chills, cough with yellow or green mucus;

chest pain, feeling short of breath;

severe pain or burning in your upper stomach; or

fluid build-up in or around the lungs--pain when you breathe, feeling short of breath while lying down, wheezing, gasping for breath, cough with foamy mucus, cold and clammy skin, anxiety, rapid heartbeats.

Common side effects of Ethamolin may include:

low fever; or

trouble swallowing.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Ethamolin

You should not use Ethamolin if you are allergic to Ethamolin or oleic acid (oleo).

If possible during an emergency, tell your medical caregivers if you've ever had:

kidney disease;

heart disease; or

lung disease.

If possible during an emergency, tell your medical caregivers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medication.

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How to use Ethamolin

Ethamolin is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider in an emergency setting.

Ethamolin is usually given during a bleeding episode and again at 1 week, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months afterward.

Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Ethamolin

Other drugs may affect Ethamolin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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