Generic Name
AcetazolamidePacks Price
- Tab 250 mg: 1x10: 383.00: 450.00
Zaqita
Therapeutic Group
Anti-glaucoma Preparations And MioticsIndication Dosage
Reduction Of Intra-ocular Pressure In Open-angle Glaucoma Or Secondary Glaucoma Or Peri-operatively In Angle-closure Glaucoma:
- Adult: 0.25-1 G Daily In Divided Doses, Intramuscular Injection Preferably Avoided Because Of Alkalinity
- Children: 20-40 Mg/kg/24 Hr Divided Every 6 Hr, Not To Exceed 1 Gm/day.
Oedema:
- Adults & Children: 250-375 Mg Once Daily
Epilepsy:
- Adult: 0.25-1 G Daily In Divided Doses, Intramuscular Injection Preferably Avoided Because Of Alkalinity
Content
- Tab 125mg /250mg: Acetazolamide 125mg /250mg.
Pregnancy
Avoid
Stability
- Diuretic: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Contra Indications
- Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Hyperchloraemic Acidosis, Hypokalaemia, Hyponatraemia, Long-term Administration In Chronic Angle-closure Glaucoma. Avoid In Hepatic And Renal Impairment
Precautions
- Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Hyperchloraemic Acidosis, Hypokalaemia, Hyponatraemia, Long-term Administration In Chronic Angle-closure Glaucoma. Avoid In Hepatic And Renal Impairment
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Depression
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Excitement
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Loss Of Appetite
- Nausea
- Reduced Libido
- Taste Disturbance
- Vomiting Polyuria
- Paraesthesia
- Blood Dyscrasias
- Excitement
- Flushing
- Thirst
- Rash.
Author
Shahid Arif