Acetazone
Acetazone Products are primarily used for
Glaucoma
About Acetazone Products
Acetazone Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Acetazone are Tingling sensation of extremity, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Taste change, Vomiting, Blood in urine, Confusion, Drowsiness, Ringing in ear, Nausea, Polyuria, Transient myopia, Metabolic acidosis, Electrolyte imbalance, Red spots or bumps, Dark colored stool, Glycosuria, Hepatic insufficiency, Flaccid paralysis, Photosensitivity, Convulsion.
How Acetazone Products work
Acetazolamide 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.
Patient Concerns about Acetazone Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetazone Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetazolamide
Q. What does Acetazone 250mg Tablet do?
Acetazone 250mg Tablet 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. Acetazone 250mg Tablet effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.
Q. Who should not take Acetazone 250mg Tablet?
You should not take Acetazone 250mg Tablet if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Acetazone 250mg Tablet 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.
Q. Is Acetazone 250mg Tablet effective?
Acetazone 250mg Tablet 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 Acetazone 250mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. I feel better now, can I stop using Acetazone 250mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop using Acetazone 250mg Tablet 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 Acetazone 250mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor to get maximum benefit of Acetazone 250mg Tablet.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Acetazone 250mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Acetazone 250mg Tablet, 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.
Products for Acetazone
Acetazone 250mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹42.5
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