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Acetazolamide

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  • Contains / Salt: Acetazolamide
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Acetazolamide

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Acetazolamide
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Acetazolamide Information

  1. Acetazolamide Benefits & Uses
  2. Acetazolamide Dosage & How to Take
  3. Acetazolamide Side Effects
  4. Acetazolamide Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Acetazolamide with Other Drugs
  6. Acetazolamide Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Acetazolamide
  8. Acetazolamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acetazolamide Benefits & Uses

Acetazolamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Glaucoma
  • Edema

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

  • ऐंठन
  • डिप्रेशन (और पढ़ें - डिप्रेशन के घरेलू उपाय)

Mild

  • झुनझुनी, गुदगुदी, चुभन, सुन्नता या जलन
  • उरटिकारिअ
  • चक्कर आना (और पढ़ें - चक्कर आने पर करें ये घरेलू उपाय)
  • थकान
  • सिरदर्द

Unknown

  • ऊंघना
  • अतिसंवेदनशीलता
  • दस्त

Acetazolamide Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Acetazolamide safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Acetazolamide.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Acetazolamide safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Acetazolamide as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Kidneys?


    There may be some severe side effects of Acetazolamide on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Liver?


    Acetazolamide is rarely harmful for 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

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      Moderate

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      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?


        Forming a habit of Acetazolamide has not been reported.

        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?


        Yes, Acetazolamide is safe for use.

        Safe
      • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


        No, Acetazolamide is not used to treat mental disorders.

        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, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acetazolamide.

        Unknown

      Frequently asked Questions about Acetazolamide

      Question over 2 years ago

      Does Acetazolamide treat epilepsy?

      Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

      Yes, Acetazolamide is used in the treatment of epilepsy. It helps in epilepsy (seizures) by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.

      Question over 3 years ago

      How does Acetazolamide work?

      Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , General Physician

      Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humor (Eye fluid), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also acts on the kidneys to remove extra water and electrolytes through urine to relieve from edema (swelling) and fluid retention. It also helps in epilepsy (seizures) by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.

      Question over 3 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.

      Question about 3 years ago

      Can Acetazolamide cause hair loss?

      Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

      No, Acetazolamide does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

      Question about 3 years ago

      Does Acetazolamide cause kidney stone?

      Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

      Yes, Acetazolamide may cause kidney stone with long term therapy. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you experience kidney stone after taking this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.


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      This medicine data has been created by -

      Vikas Chauhan

      B.Pharma, Pharmacy
      3 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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