Azm Tablets 250Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Acetazolamide 

Used For

Glaucoma

How it works

Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. That means this drug works to cause an accumulation of carbonic acid by preventing its breakdown. The result is lower blood pH (i.e., more acidic), given the increased carbonic acid, which has a reversible reaction into bicarbonate and a hydrogen ion

Dosage

Acetazolamide 

Side Effects

Headache , diarrhoea , feeling or being sick, loss of appetite, thirst, or a metallic taste in the mouth , dizziness, loss of full control of arms or legs , looking flushed , a need to pass urine more often than normal , tiredness or irritability , feeling over-excited , a tingling or numbness in the fingers or toes, or coldness in the extremities , depression , drowsiness or confusion , a loss of interest in sex , ringing in the ears or difficulty in hearing , temporary short-sightedness which subsides when the dosage is reduced or treatment is stopped.

Drug Interactions

Cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin) , warfarin , metformin, gliclazide, phenytoin, primidone or carbamazepine or topiramate , methotrexate, pyrimethamine, or trimethoprim , prednisolone , salicylic acid or choline salicylate , dorzolamide or brinzolamide , amphetamines , quinidine , lithium , sodium bicarbonate therapy , ciclosporin.

Indication

Acetazolamide are used to treat Glaucoma (a condition of the eye), by reducing the pressure within the eye , Abnormal retention of fluids (Acetazolamide Tablets acts as a diuretic) , Epilepsy (fits or convulsions) , Congestive heart failure .

When not to Use

Do not take Acetazolamide if you know you are allergic to sulphonamides, sulphonamide derivatives including acetazolamide or to any of the ingredients in the medicine or if you have severe liver problems or if you have or have ever had severe kidney problems.

Precaution

If Acetazolamide make you feel drowsy or confused you should not drive or operate machines. Acetazolamide can occasionally cause short-sightedness; if this happens and you feel that you can no longer drive safely, you should stop driving and contact your doctor.

Warning 1

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Acetazolamide you have or have ever had kidney problems such as kidney stones.

Warning 2

A small number of people being treated with anti-epileptics such as Acetazolamide have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves, if at any time you have these thoughts, immediately contact your doctor.

Warning 3

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Acetazolamide you have lung problems such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema, which cause difficulty in breathing.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.