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Acetazolamide
Latest prescription information about Acetazolamide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Acetazolamide
Pronunciation : (a set a zole'a mide)
Therapeutic Classification : diuretics
Trade Name(s):
India- Acetamide Tab, Acetamin Tab, Acetariv Tab, Avva Sr-Cap, Avva Tab, Diamox Tab, Iopar-Sr Cap, Synomax Tab, Zolamide Tab. International- Diamox, Sequels. This medication is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma, edema due to congestive heart failure. It is also used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude or acute mountain sickness. This medication reduces the activity of carbonic anhydrase protein. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The dosage ranges from 250 mg to 1 g of acetazolamide for 24 hours, usually in divided doses for amounts over 250 mg. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and capsule, to take by mouth with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney stones, lung diseases, increased eye pressure, respiratory problem, elderly, who are taking other medications, any allergy, in children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. * Monitor blood sugar, complete blood cell count regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Tingling, ringing in the ear, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, excessive passage of urination, drowsiness and confusion. Miscellaneous - Hives, blood in stool/urine, liver impairment and photosensitivity. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15°-30°C) and in an airtight container. Keep it out of reach of children. |
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