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Introduction to Acetazide 250mg Tablet
The most common side effect is headache. Other side effects include feeling tired, dizziness and taste change. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine. This drug is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes.
Safety Advice for Acetazide 250mg Tablet
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acetazide 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Acetazide 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Acetazide 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.<BR>Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies.
Acetazide 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>.Acetazide 250mg Tablet can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Acetazide 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acetazide 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Acetazide 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Acetazide 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acetazide 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Acetazide 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
How Acetazide 250mg Tablet works
Acetazide 250mg Tablet is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also acts on the kidneys to remove extra water and electrolytes through urine to relieve fluid retention and oedema (swelling). In epilepsy, it relieves seizures (fits) by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
How To Use Acetazide 250mg Tablet
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acetazide 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects Of Acetazide 250mg Tablet
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Tingling sensation of extremity
- Numbness of extremity
- Loss of appetite
- Excitement
- Feeling sick
- Diarrhea
- Taste change
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
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FAQ's on Acetazide 250mg Tablet
Who should not take Acetazide?
You should not take Acetazide if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Acetazide or sulfa drugs. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effect on your baby.
I feel better now, can I stop using Acetazide?
No, you should not stop using Acetazide suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because if you stop the medication before completing the treatment, your symptoms may return or even worsen. Use Acetazide in the dose and duration advised by your doctor to get maximum benefit of Acetazide.
Is Acetazide effective?
Acetazide is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Acetazide too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What does Acetazide do?
Acetazide reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Acetazide effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.
What if I forget to take a dose of Acetazide?
If you forget a dose of Acetazide, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
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