Ethacridine

An aromatic organic compound, Ethacridine is based on acridine. It is usually used as an antiseptic, and also for abortions in the second trimester. It enhances the anti-bacterial activities of our immune system. For abortion, ‘labour’ is induced by the drug which activates the uterine mast cells that release certain mediators that contract the myometrium. This induces uterine contractions 20 to 40 hours after usage, similar to those experienced in a natural labour. It is considered much safer than using a saline solution

It is to be used with caution in old people and with women who are breastfeeding.

It must be used with caution with patients that have had previous uterine or cervix surgeries. It used by instilling it extra-amniotically using a Foley catheter.

A side effect is the delay in the healing of wounds and some hypersensitivity.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Slow Heart Rate

• Increased Heart Rate

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Vecredil 1mg infusion is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Ethacridine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ethacridine as ingredient

• Emcredil 50Mg Infusion

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Vecredil 1Mg Solution

  Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Vecredil 1Mg Infusion

  Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

This medication is an abortifacient that works in the second trimester of pregnancy. It modulates Th-1 type lymphocytes preferentially, increasing the immune system’s antibacterial activities suggestively. It also causes contraction of the myometrium by activating uterine mast cells which is similar to labour during still-birth.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Ethacridine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ethacridine

• Ethacridine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13190

• ETHACRIDINE infusion,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=ETHACRIDINE