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Dichlorphenamide
Latest prescription information about Dichlorphenamide. 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 : Dichlorphenamide
Pronunciation : dye klor FEN a mide
Trade Name(s):
International- Daranide. This medication is a sulfonamide and carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- Oral- The recommended dose is 100 to 200 mg (2 to 4 tablets), followed by 100 mg (2 tablets) every 12 hours. The recommended maintenance dosage for adults is 25 to 50 mg once to three times daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, hormonal disease, any allergy, who are taking other medication, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Most Common- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and tingling. Central Nervous System- Lack of coordination, tremor, tinnitus, headache, weakness, nervousness, lump in one's throat, lassitude, depression, confusion, disorientation and dizziness. Gastrointestinal- Constipation and liver insufficiency. Metabolic- Loss of weight, metabolic acidosis, electrolyte imbalance and increased level of urea in blood. Hypersensitivity- Skin eruptions, itching and fever. Blood- Decrease in white blood cells and platelets. Genitourinary- Urinary frequency, kidney stone and phosphate in urine. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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