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ACETAZOLAMIDE

Brand Name :

Diamox ®

Dosage form :

Tablet 250 mg; Reconstituted solution 500 mg ( IV only )

Indication :

Treatment of glaucoma, edema, and epilepsy.

Dosage :

Oral, IV: Glaucoma: 0.25 – 1 gm daily in 1- 4 divided doses.

Edema: 250-375 mg once daily.

Epilepsy: 8-30 mg/kg daily in 1-4 divided doses. (Max.: 1 gm).

Urine alkalinization : 5 mg/kg repeated 2-3 times over 24 hours.

Warning / precaution :

Adverse reactions :

Malaise, anorexia, diarrhea, metallic taste, polyuria, mental
depression, drowsiness.

Therapeutic class :

Medication safety issues :

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