Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for DIAMOX 250MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Prescription Statistics
- 12.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 12.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 12.3 How long was it prescribed?
- 12.4 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 12.5 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 12.6 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 12.7 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 12.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 13 Available Alternatives for DIAMOX 250MG TAB
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Overview
DIAMOX 250MG TAB is composed of: ACETAZOLAMIDE (250.0 MG)
Acetazolamide is an Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.This reduces the activity of carbonic anhydrase protein. It is used for the treatment of Glaucoma, Edema, Epileptic seizures, Cystinuria and paralysis. It is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of sickness.
Usage
ACETAZOLAMIDE is generally used to treat: Glaucoma, Seizure, Cystinuria, ParalysisACETAZOLAMIDE can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Nausea, Dizziness
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
How Do I Take It?
DIAMOX 250MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for DIAMOX 250MG TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in the patients with history of kidney stones, Sickle cell anemia and Respiratory problems.
It may cause Dizziness, Drowsiness or vision changes. Don’t drive while taking this medication.
Avoid exposure to sunlight.
Monitor Blood sugar, Blood cell count regularly while taking this medication.
Symptoms of Overdosage
ACETAZOLAMIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
ACETAZOLAMIDE : Abdominal Pain, Hearing Loss, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of AppetiteSerious Side-Effects
ACETAZOLAMIDE : Jaundice, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Head Headache, Fever, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Throat Soreness, ConfusionRare Side-Effects
ACETAZOLAMIDE : Photosensitivity, Kidney Stones, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Throat TightnessDisease Interactions
ACETAZOLAMIDE can interfere with: Hyponatremia, Kidney Infection, Hypokalemia, Gout, Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic DisorderTechnical Classification
ACETAZOLAMIDE is categorized as: CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 3 Times Daily | 57% |
| 2 Times Daily | 27% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 7% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
| 1/2tab | 42% |
| 1TAB | 33% |
| 2tabs | 8% |
| 1/2 tab | 8% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 7 Days | 40% |
| 5 Days | 28% |
| 14 Days | 7% |
| 3 Days | 7% |
| 30 Days | 4% |
| 90 Days | 3% |
| 2 Days | 3% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 5 to 12yrs | 3% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 8% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 26% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 28% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 24% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 2% |
| 70yrs and above | 8% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 53% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Neurologist | 77% |
| Ophthalmologist | 10% |
| Neurosurgeon | 3% |
| ENT | 3% |
| Rheumatologist | 3% |
| Cardiologist | 3% |
| None | 3% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| LACTIHEP SYP | 45% |
| CEFTUM 500MG TAB | 45% |
| DOLO TAB 650MG | 43% |
| RABLET 20MG TAB | 43% |
| LASILACTONE 25MG TAB | 40% |
| A TO Z TAB | 31% |
| LEVIPIL 500MG TAB | 22% |
| LINEZOLID 600MG TAB | 16% |
| GLYCEROL SYP | 16% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY) | 272% |
| SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY) | 270% |
| UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 71% |
| TLC (HEMATOLOGY) | 62% |
| LFT (SCREENING) | 54% |
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 54% |
| RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 53% |
| PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY) | 45% |
| SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY) | 40% |
| BILIRUBIN TOTAL (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 33% |
| TFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 23% |
| HB (HEMATOLOGY) | 22% |
| PLATELET COUNT (HEMATOLOGY) | 21% |
| BIOPSY (BIOPSY) | 20% |
| COAGULATION PROFILE (HEMATOLOGY) | 18% |
| URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 16% |
| PCV TEST (HEMATOLOGY) | 14% |
| RBC COUNT (HEMATOLOGY) | 13% |
| URINE ROUTINE (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 11% |
| CRP (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| NA+/K+ (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for DIAMOX 250MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ACEMAX 250MG TAB | INR 36.91 for 100 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| ACETAMIDE 250MG TAB | INR 41 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| ACETAMIDE TAB | INR 56 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250 MG |
| ACTAMID 250MG TAB | INR 41.58 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| AVVA 250MG TAB | INR 42.74 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| AVVA 250MG TAB SR | INR 58.5 for 10 TABLET SR | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| BELL ZOLAMIDE 250MG TAB | INR 44.81 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| DIAMOX 250MG TAB | INR 51.34 for 15 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| DIAMOX TAB | INR 52.29 for 15 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250 MG |
| GLUMOX 250MG TAB | INR 38.7 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| IOPAR 250MG CAP SR | INR 56.44 for 10 CAPSULE SR | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250.0 MG |
| IOPAR- SR SR-CAP | INR 38.9 for 10 CAPSULES | ACETAZOLAMIDE 250 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| AC MOX TAB | INR 42.75 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE |
| ACETAZOLAMIDE | ACETAZOLAMIDE | |
| ALBOX 400MG TAB | INR 13.46 for 1 TABLET | ACETAZOLAMIDE 400.0 MG |
| AT ZOL TAB | INR 80 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE |
| CAP CAPULE SR | INR 54.5 for 10 CAPSULE SR | ACETAZOLAMIDE |
| OPT TAB | INR 7.25 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE |
| P 20MG TAB | INR 39.15 for 10 TABLETS | ACETAZOLAMIDE 20.0 MG |