Diamox ER 500 Capsule

Diamox ER 500 Capsule

Learn more about Diamox ER 500 Capsule, a quality offering from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Acetazolamide (500mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Glaucoma. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

Information about Diamox ER 500 Capsule (Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd) - Uses: Glaucoma

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  • MRP: ₹ 128.36
  • Packing: 15.0 capsule er in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Acetazolamide (500mg)
  • Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
  • Uses: Glaucoma

Description

  • Diamox ER 500 Capsule 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
  • Diamox ER 500 Capsule works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye
  • You can take Diamox ER 500 Capsule 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 Diamox ER 500 Capsule 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: Diamox ER 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diamox ER 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Diamox ER 500 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Kidney: CAUTION: Diamox ER 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diamox ER 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Diamox ER 500 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving: UNSAFE: Diamox ER 500 Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^.Diamox ER 500 Capsule can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Diamox ER 500 Capsule 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: Diamox ER 500 Capsule 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 Diamox ER 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CAIs)
Therapeutic class: OPHTHAL
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Sulfonamides Derivative

Uses

Uses of Diamox ER 500 Capsule

  • Glaucoma
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Diamox ER 500 Capsule, 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.

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Diamox ER 500 Capsule
  • Taste change
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness

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