Acetazone 250mg Tablet

Discover how Acetazone 250mg Tablet, formulated by Innovative Pharmaceuticals with Acetazolamide (250mg), can assist with Glaucoma. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 42.5
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Acetazolamide (250mg)
Brand: Innovative Pharmaceuticals
Uses: Glaucoma

Description

Acetazone 250mg Tablet is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes
This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma
If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight
Acetazone 250mg Tablet works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye
You can take Acetazone 250mg Tablet with or without food
The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
Try to take it at the same time each day
It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to
Use this Acetazone 250mg Tablet regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.
The most common side effect is headache
Other side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, and taste change
Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away
It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine
It is also reported to cause choroidal effusion (fluid buildup between the choroid and sclera.) or choroidal detachment (separation of the choroid from the sclera due to fluid accumulation) in some people
If you experience such reactions, inform your doctor.
Avoid using of this medicine if you have a known history of allergic reaction to any of the components of this medicine
Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you
Additionally, let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes before taking the medicine
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine as it may cause hamrful effects to the mother or the developing baby.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Acetazone 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acetazone 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Acetazone 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Acetazone 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acetazone 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Acetazone 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Acetazone 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^.Acetazone 250mg Tablet can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Acetazone 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Acetazone 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acetazone 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CAIs)
Therapeutic class:	OPHTHAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Sulfonamides Derivative

Uses of Acetazone 250mg Tablet

Glaucoma

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Acetazone 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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