Acetazolamide Tablets
This product is indicated to manage intraocular pressure and fluid retention, utilized to alleviate symptoms of glaucoma and to support control of fluid levels.
Strengths: 250mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Diamox
- Therapeutic class
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
Sulfonamide
- Known off-label uses
idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Minor side effects
paraesthesia; loss of appetite; altered taste
- Moderate side effects
diarrhoea; polyuria; metabolic acidosis
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Mercury Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
Salicylates; Phenytoin; Carbamazepine; Digoxin
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for infants.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid unless essential. Breastfeeding: Compatible with breastfeeding.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to sulfonamides; severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment; adrenocortical insufficiency
Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate fluid intake; monitor blood electrolyte levels; may cause drowsiness
Serious side effects
stevens-johnson syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; agranulocytosis — requires immediate medical attention; aplastic anaemia — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This product is indicated to manage intraocular pressure and fluid retention, utilized to alleviate symptoms of glaucoma and to support control of fluid levels.
Mechanism of action
Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that reduces the formation of aqueous humour in the eye and promotes the excretion of bicarbonate and water in the kidneys, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce fluid buildup.
Acetazolamide Tablets
This product is indicated to manage intraocular pressure and fluid retention, utilized to alleviate symptoms of glaucoma and to support control of fluid levels.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Acetazolamide
- Listed indication(s): Glaucoma, Oedema, Acute Mountain Sickness
Available option
- 180 tablets - 250 mg1167-250-mg-13799