Prescription Required
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 has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Acetazolamide safe during breastfeeding?
Acetazolamide may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
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.
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?
Effects of Acetazolamide on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use 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?
Acetazolamide does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Acetazolamide since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Acetazolamide is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acetazolamide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acetazolamide
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Acetazolamide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acetazolamide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Acetazolamide with alcohol.
Acetazolamide is not meant to reduce weight and it can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice because it can cause dehydration due to excessive urination which results in loss of electrolytes from your body. Loss of electrolytes from your body can cause symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and tiredness.
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.
No, Acetazolamide should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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