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Opt Information

Opt is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Opt depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Opt Benefits & Uses

Opt is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Opt 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

Opt Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Opt safe for pregnant women?


    Opt has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Opt safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Opt for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Opt on the Kidneys?


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

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Opt on the Liver?


    Side effects of Opt rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Opt on the Heart?


    There may be severe side effects of Opt on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

    Severe


Severe Interaction of Opt with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Opt Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Opt

  • Is this Opt habit forming or addictive?


    Opt does not cause addiction.

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


    Opt does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    There are no side effects of Opt, so it is safe for use.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Opt is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Opt Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Opt


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Opt with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Opt


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Opt

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Opt?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Opt 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Opt treat edema?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Opt is used in the treatment of edema. It acts on the kidneys to remove extra water and electrolytes through urine to relieve from edema (swelling) and fluid retention.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Opt cause shortness of breath?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

No, Opt 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 over 5 years ago

Does Opt lower blood pressure?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Opt 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Opt cause hair loss?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Opt 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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



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