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Acetazolamide Benefits & Uses

Acetazolamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Altitude Sickness

Acetazolamide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 500 - 1000 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 500 - 1000 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Altitude Sickness Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acetazolamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acetazolamide is used -

Moderate

Convulsion
Depression

Mild

Paresthesia
Urticaria
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache

Unknown

Drowsiness
Hypersensitivity
Diarrhoea

Acetazolamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Acetazolamide safe for pregnant women?

Acetazolamide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Acetazolamide safe during breastfeeding?

Acetazolamide has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Kidneys?

Effects of Acetazolamide on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Liver?

Acetazolamide may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Heart?

Use of Acetazolamide may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Acetazolamide with Other Drugs

Acetazolamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aspirin

Fentanyl

Cisapride

Topiramate

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Moderate

Prednisolone

Furosemide

Lithium

Quinidine

Acetazolamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acetazolamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hemolytic Anemia
Bleeding
Aplastic Anemia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Acetazolamide

Is this Acetazolamide habit forming or addictive?

Acetazolamide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Acetazolamide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Acetazolamide, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Acetazolamide for mental disorders.

No

Acetazolamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acetazolamide

There is no information on the effects of taking Acetazolamide with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acetazolamide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acetazolamide with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acetazolamide

Question about 5 years ago

Does Acetazolamide lower blood pressure?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acetazolamide reduces blood pressure. It works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this leads to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which provides relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Acetazolamide treat edema?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Acetazolamide is used in the treatment of edema. It acts on the kidneys to remove extra water and electrolytes through urine to relieve from edema (swelling) and fluid retention.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Acetazolamide treat altitude sickness?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acetazolamide is used in the treatment of altitude sickness. It inhibits the carbonic anhydrase enzyme which counteracts the respiratory alkalosis which occurs on altitude. It also facilitates the excretion of bicarbonate in the urine and helps to prevent high altitude disorders.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Acetazolamide on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Acetazolamide should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Acetazolamide?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Acetazolamide can be taken by mouth once or twice daily depends on the severity of symptoms or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of this drug. The usual recommended dose for the treatment of glaucoma is 250 mg every 4 hours. In some urgent cases, an initial dose of 500 mg followed by 125 mg or 250 mg every 4 hours may be used.