P (Sunways): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

P (Sunways) Information

P (Sunways) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Glaucoma, Edema. The alternative uses of P (Sunways) have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of P (Sunways) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of P (Sunways) have been listed ahead. Such side effects of P (Sunways) 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.

It is also important to note that P (Sunways) has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to P (Sunways)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

P (Sunways) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of P (Sunways) have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, P (Sunways) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that P (Sunways) is safe while driving, and is addiction.

P (Sunways) Benefits & Uses
P (Sunways) Dosage & How to Take
P (Sunways) Side Effects
P (Sunways) Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of P (Sunways) with Other Drugs
P (Sunways) Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about P (Sunways)
P (Sunways) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

P (Sunways) Benefits & Uses

P (Sunways) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Altitude Sickness

P (Sunways) 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

P (Sunways) Related Warnings

Is the use of P (Sunways) safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from P (Sunways).

Mild
Is the use of P (Sunways) safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of P (Sunways) on the Kidneys?

Effects of P (Sunways) on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of P (Sunways) on the Liver?

P (Sunways) may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of P (Sunways) on the Heart?

P (Sunways) may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe

Severe Interaction of P (Sunways) with Other Drugs

P (Sunways) 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

P (Sunways) Contraindications

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

Hemolytic Anemia
Bleeding
Aplastic Anemia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about P (Sunways)

Is this P (Sunways) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of P (Sunways) has not been reported.

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

P (Sunways) will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of P (Sunways), so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, P (Sunways) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

P (Sunways) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and P (Sunways)

There is no information on the effects of taking P (Sunways) with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and P (Sunways)

Information about the interaction of P (Sunways) and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about P (Sunways)

Question about 5 years ago

Does P (Sunways) treat epilepsy?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does P (Sunways) cause shortness of breath?

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

No, P (Sunways) 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 almost 6 years ago

What is P (Sunways)?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

P (Sunways) 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 almost 6 years ago

How does P (Sunways) work?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

P (Sunways) 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does P (Sunways) cause kidney stone?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, P (Sunways) may cause kidney stone with long term therapy. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you experience kidney stone after taking this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.