Acetazolamide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Acetazolamide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Acetazolamide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acetazolamide is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Acetazolamide safe for pregnant women?
Acetazolamide rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Acetazolamide safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Acetazolamide for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Kidneys?
Acetazolamide may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Liver?
Side effects of Acetazolamide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Acetazolamide on the Heart?
Use of Acetazolamide may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
Acetazolamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acetazolamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acetazolamide habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acetazolamide.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acetazolamide as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Acetazolamide is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acetazolamide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acetazolamide
There is no information on the effects of taking Acetazolamide with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acetazolamide
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acetazolamide and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Acetazolamide 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.
Yes, Acetazolamide can be taken with Ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Acetazolamide can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Ideally, Acetazolamide can be taken by mouth once or twice daily depends on the severity of symptoms or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of this drug. The usual recommended dose for the treatment of glaucoma is 250 mg every 4 hours. In some urgent cases, an initial dose of 500 mg followed by 125 mg or 250 mg every 4 hours may be used.
No, Acetazolamide does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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