ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET

Explore detailed information about ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET, a medication containing Acetazolamide (250mg) from the trusted Micro Labs Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Glaucoma and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹
Packing:
Salt Combination: Acetazolamide (250mg)
Brand: Micro Labs Ltd
Uses: Glaucoma

Description

ACTAMIDE 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
ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye
You can take ACTAMIDE 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 ACTAMIDE 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: ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^.ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: ACTAMIDE 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: ACTAMIDE 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 ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CAIs)
Therapeutic class:	OPHTHAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Sulfonamides Derivative

Uses of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET

Glaucoma

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of ACTAMIDE 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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