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Acemax Benefits & Uses

Acemax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Altitude Sickness

Acemax Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 500 - 1000 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 500 - 1000 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Altitude Sickness Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acemax Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acemax is used -

Moderate

Convulsion
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Mild

Paresthesia
Urticaria
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Fatigue
Headache

Unknown

Drowsiness
Hypersensitivity
Diarrhoea

Acemax Related Warnings

Is the use of Acemax safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Acemax has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Acemax safe during breastfeeding?

Acemax has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Acemax on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Acemax can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Acemax on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Acemax on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Acemax on the Heart?

Use of Acemax may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Acemax with Other Drugs

Acemax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aspirin

Fentanyl

Cisapride

Topiramate

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Moderate

Prednisolone

Furosemide

Lithium

Quinidine

Acemax Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acemax unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hemolytic Anemia
Bleeding
Aplastic Anemia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Acemax

Is this Acemax habit forming or addictive?

Acemax does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Acemax will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Acemax is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Acemax is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Acemax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acemax

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Acemax together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acemax

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acemax.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acemax

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Acemax cause shortness of breath?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Acemax does not cause shortness of breath. In fact, it is used to reduce the symptoms of shortness of breath arises due to high altitude.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Acemax treat epilepsy?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Acemax is used in the treatment of epilepsy. It helps in epilepsy (seizures) by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Acemax?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Acemax is a brand name of Acetazolamide and it comes in different forms such as a tablet, capsules, eye drop, and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It is used for the treatment of glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, and edema (excess fluid retention).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acemax treat altitude sickness?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acemax is used in the treatment of altitude sickness. It inhibits the carbonic anhydrase enzyme which counteracts the respiratory alkalosis which occurs on altitude. It also facilitates the excretion of bicarbonate in the urine and helps to prevent high altitude disorders.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Acemax lower blood pressure?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acemax reduces blood pressure. It works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this leads to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which provides relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient.