Diamox
Acetazolamide tablets for glaucoma and altitude sickness. It reduces fluid buildup in the eye and brain by blocking a carbonic anhydrase enzyme.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Acetazolamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
Diamox is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Diamox depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Diamox details
- Conditions
- Glaucoma · Altitude Sickness · Oedema
- Alternative names
- acetazolamide
- Therapeutic class
- Carbonic Hydrase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
- idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Minor side effects
- paraesthesia; nausea; taste perversion
- Moderate side effects
- polyuria; fatigue; drowsiness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Lederle Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Cyclosporine; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults under medical guidance.
Contraindications
hypokalaemia; severe hepatic or renal disease; adrenal insufficiency; sulfonamide hypersensitivity
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Acetazolamide tablets for glaucoma and altitude sickness. It reduces fluid buildup in the eye and brain by blocking a carbonic anhydrase enzyme.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits carbonic anhydrase, blocking the bicarbonate transport system to decrease fluid secretion in the brain, eyes, and kidneys.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk of fetal limb abnormalities in animal models. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Diamox names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Acetazolamide at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.