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Glumox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Glaucoma, Edema. Secondary and off-label uses of Glumox have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glumox. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Glumox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Glumox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glumox is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Glumox related warnings talks about Glumox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Glumox is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glumox contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Glumox have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glumox is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Glumox 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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Is the use of Glumox safe for pregnant women?
Glumox rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Glumox safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Glumox for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glumox on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Glumox on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Glumox on the Liver?
Glumox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Glumox on the Heart?
Glumox may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
Glumox 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 Glumox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glumox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Glumox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Glumox as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Glumox does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Glumox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Glumox
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glumox together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glumox
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Glumox with alcohol will be.
Yes, Glumox has been reported to cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions
Glumox is not meant to reduce weight and it can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice because it can cause dehydration due to excessive urination which results in loss of electrolytes from your body. Loss of electrolytes from your body can cause symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and tiredness.
Ideally, Glumox 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.
Yes, Glumox 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.
Glumox is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humor (Eye fluid), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also acts on the kidneys to remove extra water and electrolytes through urine to relieve from edema (swelling) and fluid retention. It also helps in epilepsy (seizures) by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetazolamide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 586-587