Acetazolamide

Prescription Required



  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Storage: Store at room temperature


Acetazolamide Information



Acetazolamide Benefits & Uses

Acetazolamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Mild

Unknown

  • Drowsiness
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Diarrhoea

Acetazolamide Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Acetazolamide safe for pregnant women?


    Acetazolamide has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Acetazolamide safe during breastfeeding?


    Acetazolamide may have very limited harmful effects for 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?


    Side effects of Acetazolamide rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • 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.

    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

Moderate



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 -



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?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Acetazolamide since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Acetazolamide is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Acetazolamide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Acetazolamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Acetazolamide


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Acetazolamide with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Acetazolamide


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Acetazolamide with alcohol.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Acetazolamide

Question almost 4 years ago

Does Acetazolamide cause weight loss?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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.

Question over 3 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

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 almost 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 4 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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



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