Acetamide 250mg 30 Tablets (Acetazolamide)

This medicine blocks the actions of certain enzymes in the body. This, in turn, relieves the symptoms of altitude/mountain sickness and glaucoma, as well as reduces swelling. It also helps in controlling seizures.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Acetamide 250mg 30 Tablets (Acetazolamide)

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Numbness, tingling in arms or legs severe
• Increased thirst severe
• Increased urination frequency severe
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Confusion severe
• Fever and cough severe
• Blood in urine severe
• Yellowing of skin and eyes severe
• Sore throat
• Unusual bleeding or bruising severe
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears severe
• Altered blood glucose levels
• Side or groin pain
• Severe skin rash and hives severe
• Change in taste/ Metallic taste
• Decrease in sexual drive

Uses of Acetamide 250mg 30 Tablets (Acetazolamide)

What is it prescribed for?

• Edema

  This medicine is used along with other medicines for the treatment of edema, abnormal accumulation of fluid, which may be associated with congestive heart failure or the use of certain specific drugs.

• Acute mountain sickness

  This medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of altitude or mountain sickness; these symptoms may include an upset stomach, a headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, etc.

• Glaucoma

  This medicine is used along with other medicines to relieve the symptoms of open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and preoperatively in acute angle-closure glaucoma where surgery is delayed in order to lower the intraocular pressure.

• Seizure disorder

  This medicine is used along with other medicines to treat centrencephalic epilepsies such as petit mal and unlocalized seizures.

When not to use?

• Other medicines

  This medicine may interact with many other medicines and this may cause serious adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you report all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements to the doctor before beginning therapy with this medicine.

• Use in children

  This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

• Use in elderly

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in the elderly patients since the risk of adverse effects is significantly high. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient's condition.

• Liver diseases

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a mild to moderate impairment of normal liver function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient. Use of this medicine is not recommended if the impairment is severe.

• Kidney diseases

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a mild to moderate impairment of normal kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient. Use of this medicine is not recommended if the impairment is severe.

• Respiratory diseases

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of respiratory diseases such as COPD, respiratory acidosis, etc. since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of lung function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient's condition.

• Severe allergic reactions

  Use of this medicine may cause severe and life-threatening allergic reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, etc. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• Driving or Operating machinery

  Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as muscle weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, visual disturbances, etc. in some patients. You are advised to avoid activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Contact your doctor if you experience any persistent symptoms such as fever, severe headache, unusual bleeding or bruising, coffee-colored vomit, etc.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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