Which loop diuretic would be the most appropriate choice for a patient with a documented severe sulfonamide allergy?
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Correct answer: Ethacrynic acid
Ethacrynic acid is a phenoxyacetic acid derivative and does not contain a sulfonamide moiety. This makes it the only loop diuretic safe for patients with true, life-threatening sulfonamide hypersensitivity.
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