Acetazolamide is used for: Glaucoma; Epilepsy; Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Altitude sickness.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Acetazolamide.
For adjunctive treatment of: edema due to congestive heart failure; drug-induced edema; centrencephalic epilepsies (petit mal, unlocalized seizures); chronic simple (open-angle) glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and preoperatively in acute angle-closure glaucoma where delay of surgery is desired in order to lower intraocular pressure.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetazolamide. Full label: DailyMed.
For adjunctive treatment of: edema due to congestive heart failure; drug-induced edema; centrencephalic epilepsies (petit mal, unlocalized seizures); chronic simple (open-angle) glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and preoperatively in acute angle-closure glaucoma where delay of surgery is desired in order to lower intraocular pressure. Acetazolamide tablets are also indicated for the prevention or amelioration of symptoms associated with acute mountain sickness in climbers attempting rapid ascent and in those who are very susceptible to acute mountain sickness despite gradual ascent.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetazolamide. Full label: DailyMed.
Glaucoma: Acetazolamide should be used as an adjunct to the usual therapy. The dosage employed in the treatment of chronic simple (open-angle) glaucoma ranges from 250 mg to 1 g of acetazolamide per 24 hours, usually in divided doses for amounts over 250 mg. It has usually been found that a dosage in excess of 1 g per 24 hours does not produce an increased effect.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetazolamide — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Hypersensitivity to acetazolamide or any excipients in the formulation. Since acetazolamide is a sulfonamide derivative, cross sensitivity between acetazolamide, sulfonamides and other sulfonamide derivatives is possible. Acetazolamide therapy is contraindicated in situations in which sodium and/or potassium blood serum levels are depressed, in cases of marked kidney and liver disease or dysfunction, in suprarenal gland failure, and in hyperchloremic acidosis.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetazolamide. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Fatalities have occurred, although rarely, due to severe reactions to sulfonamides including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, fulminant hepatic necrosis, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and other blood dyscrasias, and anaphylaxis. Sensitizations may recur when a sulfonamide is readministered irrespective of the route of administration. If signs of hypersensitivity or other serious reactions occur, discontinue use of this drug.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetazolamide — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Body as a whole: Headache, malaise, fatigue, fever, flushing, growth retardation in children, flaccid paralysis, anaphylaxis Digestive: Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Hematological/Lymphatic: Blood dyscrasias such as aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, melena Hepato-biliary disorders: Abnormal liver function, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetazolamide — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
3 brands · 3 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Acetazolamide guide →
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); Keep container tightly closed. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetazolamide.
What is Zolamide?
Zolamide 250mg Tablet is a Acetazolamide medicine made by Deurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 250mg Tablet.
What is Zolamide used for?
Acetazolamide is used for Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Altitude sickness.
What is the generic name of Zolamide?
The generic name of Zolamide is Acetazolamide.
Which brands of Acetazolamide are available in Nepal?
3 brands of Acetazolamide are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 3 makers — including Diamox 250mg Tablet, Iopar SR 250mg Capsule.
What are the side effects of Acetazolamide?
Body as a whole: Headache, malaise, fatigue, fever, flushing, growth retardation in children, flaccid paralysis, anaphylaxis Digestive: Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Hematological/Lymphatic: Blood dyscrasias such as aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, melena Hepato-biliary disorders: Abnormal liver function, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic…
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