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Acetazolamide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Acetazolamide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Acetazolamide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acetazolamide is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Acetazolamide safe for pregnant women?
Acetazolamide rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Acetazolamide safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Acetazolamide for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Kidneys?
Acetazolamide may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Liver?
Side effects of Acetazolamide rarely affect the liver.
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.
Acetazolamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acetazolamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acetazolamide habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acetazolamide.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acetazolamide as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Acetazolamide is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acetazolamide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
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.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acetazolamide
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acetazolamide and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetazolamide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 586-587
