Acetazolamide
Acetazolamide Information
- Acetazolamide Benefits & Uses
- Acetazolamide Dosage & How to Take
- Acetazolamide Side Effects
- Acetazolamide Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Acetazolamide with Other Drugs
- Acetazolamide Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Acetazolamide
- Acetazolamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Acetazolamide Benefits & Uses
Acetazolamide is used to treat the following -
- Glaucoma Primary
- Altitude Sickness
- Edema Primary
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.
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Ingredients of Acetazolamide
Acetazolamide Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acetazolamide is used -
- Paresthesia
- Drowsiness
- Hypersensitivity
- Urticaria
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness Mild
- Convulsion
- Fatigue Mild
- Headache Mild
- Depression Moderate
Acetazolamide Related Warnings
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
MildIs the use of Acetazolamide safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Acetazolamide on breastfeeding women are very mild.
MildWhat 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.
SevereWhat is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Liver?
Acetazolamide has very mild side effects on the liver.
MildWhat 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.
SevereSevere Interaction of Acetazolamide with Other Drugs
Acetazolamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
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?
No, there is no any evidence that Acetazolamide is addictive.
NoIs 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.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, Acetazolamide is safe for use.
SafeIs it able to treat mental disorders?
Acetazolamide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
NoAcetazolamide 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.
UnknownInteraction 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.
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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
