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Acetomide Benefits & Uses

Acetomide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Altitude Sickness

Acetomide 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

Acetomide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acetomide is used -

Moderate

Convulsion
Depression

Mild

Paresthesia
Urticaria
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache

Unknown

Drowsiness
Hypersensitivity
Diarrhoea

Acetomide Related Warnings

Is the use of Acetomide safe for pregnant women?

Acetomide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Acetomide safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Acetomide on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Acetomide on the Kidneys?

Use of Acetomide may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Acetomide on the Liver?

Acetomide is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acetomide on the Heart?

Effects of Acetomide on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Acetomide with Other Drugs

Acetomide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aspirin

Fentanyl

Cisapride

Topiramate

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Moderate

Prednisolone

Furosemide

Lithium

Quinidine

Acetomide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acetomide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hemolytic Anemia
Bleeding
Aplastic Anemia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Acetomide

Is this Acetomide habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Acetomide has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acetomide since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Acetomide is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Acetomide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acetomide

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Acetomide, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acetomide

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acetomide and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acetomide

Question over 4 years ago

Does Acetomide treat epilepsy?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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

Question over 5 years ago

What is Acetomide?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Acetomide is a brand name of Acetazolamide and it comes in different forms such as a tablet, capsules, eye drop, and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It is used for the treatment of glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, and edema (excess fluid retention).

Question about 5 years ago

How does Acetomide work?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Acetomide 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 4 years ago

Does Acetomide treat edema?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Acetomide 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 take Acetomide with ibuprofen?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Acetomide can be taken with Ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.