Avva

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Avva Information

Avva is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Glaucoma, Edema. The alternative uses of Avva have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Avva is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Avva have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Avva go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Avva has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Avva has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Avva related warnings section.

Avva is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Avva are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Avva may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Avva is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Avva Benefits & Uses

Avva is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Avva 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


Avva Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

  • Drowsiness
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Diarrhoea

Avva Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Avva safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Avva has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

    Mild
  • Is the use of Avva safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Avva on breastfeeding women are very mild.

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


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

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


    Avva may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Avva on the Heart?


    Use of Avva may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

    Severe


Severe Interaction of Avva with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Avva Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Avva

  • Is this Avva habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Avva.

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


    Avva does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Avva is safe for use.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Avva cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Avva Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Avva


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Avva together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Avva


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Avva with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Avva

Question about 5 years ago

How does Avva work?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Avva 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 about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Avva?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Take Avva as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Avva with paracetamol?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Avva can be taken with paracetamol. 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Avva treat altitude sickness?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Avva 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 over 4 years ago

Does Avva cause weight loss?

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

Avva 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.



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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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