Acemox 250mg

Tablet

Pack Size : 10 Tablet x 1 Strip

Generics : Acetazolamide

Manufacturer : Acme Laboratories Ltd.

Best Price * TK 1,500.00

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Description

Generic Name

Acetazolamide

Precaution

Potassium supplements may be required. Impaired hepatic or renal function; diabetes. Monitor plasma electrolytes and blood count regularly. IM route is not recommended. Caution when driving or operating machinery. Elderly. Lactation: Enters breast milk; not recommended

Indication

Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Altitude sickness

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity to sulphonamides; sodium or potassium depletion, hepatic insufficiency; hepatic cirrhosis; hyperchloraemic acidosis; severe renal impairment; severe pulmonary obstruction; chronic noncongestive angle-closure glaucoma; adrenocortical insufficiency. Pregnancy, lactation.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Drowsiness, paraesthesia, ataxia, dizziness, thirst, anorexia, headache; confusion, malaise, depression; GI distress, metabolic acidosis, polyuria, hyperuricaemia, renal calculi, nephrotoxicity, hepatic dysfunction. Potentially Fatal: Rarely, skin reactions or blood dyscrasias.

Pregnancy Category

Name : C

Description

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Mode of Action

Acetazolamide specifically inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase which catalyses the reversible reaction involving the hydration of CO2 and dehydration of carbonic acid. It increases the excretion of HCO3 ions and as well as Na and K leading to alkaline diuresis. Carbonic anhydrase is also inhibited in the CNS to retard abnormal and excessive discharge from neurons.

Interaction

Concomitant use w/ high-dose aspirin may cause anorexia, tachypnoea, lethargy, metabolic acidosis, coma and death. May increase serum levels of phenytoin, resulting to increased risk of osteomalacia. May decrease serum concentrations of primidone. Additive effects w/ other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. May increase the effects of folic acid antagonists. May decrease urinary excretion of amphetamine and quinidine. May prevent the urinary antiseptic effect of methenamine. May increase lithium excretion. Increased risk of renal calculus formation w/ Na bicarbonate. May increase ciclosporin levels.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Enters breast milk; not recommended

Adult Dose

Adult: PO Diuresis 250-375 mg/day. Glaucoma; Epilepsy 250-1,000 mg/day. Prophylaxis of high altitude sickness 500-1,000 mg/day. Epilepsy >12 years Tablet: 8-30 mg/kg/day PO qDay or divided q6-12 hr; not to exceed 30 mg/kg/day or 1 g/day Acute Altitude Sickness >12 years Immediate release: 500-1000 mg/day PO divided q8-12hr Hepatic impairment: Contraindicated in marked hepatic impairment.

Child Dose

<12 years: Safety and efficacy is not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Contraindicated in marked renal impairment.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

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