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Actamid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Glaucoma, Edema are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Actamid have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Actamid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Actamid as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Actamid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Actamid's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Actamid related warnings talks about Actamid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Actamid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Actamid contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Actamid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Actamid, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Actamid 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 Actamid is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Actamid safe for pregnant women?
Actamid rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Actamid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Actamid as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Actamid on the Kidneys?
Use of Actamid may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Actamid on the Liver?
Side effects of Actamid rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Actamid on the Heart?
Effects of Actamid on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Actamid 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 Actamid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actamid habit forming or addictive?
Actamid is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Actamid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Actamid is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Actamid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Actamid
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Actamid and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actamid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Actamid with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
