home > drugs a-z list > ethamolin (ethanolamine oleate) drug center

Ethamolin

font size

Ethamolin Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Ethamolin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ETHAMOLIN (ethanolamine oleate) Injection is indicated for the treatment of patients with esophageal varices that have recently bled, to prevent rebleeding.

ETHAMOLIN (ethanolamine oleate) is not indicated for the treatment of patients with esophageal varices that have not bled. There is no evidence that treatment of this population decreases the likelihood of bleeding.

Sclerotherapy with ETHAMOLIN (ethanolamine oleate) has no beneficial effect upon portal hypertension, the cause of esophageal varices, so that recanalization and collateralization may occur, necessitating ...

Read the complete drug monograph for Ethamolin »

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Ethamolin Patient Information: Side Effects

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

Tell your caregivers at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • cough or hiccups (may be a sign of fluid buildup around the lungs);
  • fever, chills, cough with yellow or green mucus;
  • stabbing chest pain, feeling short of breath; or
  • severe pain or burning in your upper stomach.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • low fever; or/...

Read the complete patient information for Ethamolin »

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


Women's Health

Find out what women really need.