Acetazolamide Sodium (acetazolamide sodium)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
Acetazolamide shares the uses of the carbonic anhydrase inhibitors; however, the extended-release capsules are intended for use only for the adjunctive treatment of open-angle (noncongestive, chronic simple) or secondary glaucoma, for short-term preoperative therapy in angle-closure glaucoma (obstructive, narrow-angle) when delay of surgery is desired in order to lower intraocular pressure (IOP), and for prevention or amelioration of symptoms associated with acute high-altitude sickness (mountain sickness). Long-term use of oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in the treatment of glaucoma is limited by systemic adverse effects. (See Uses: Glaucoma, in the Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors General Statement 52:40.12.)
Generic name: acetazolamide sodium
Pronunciation: (a-SEET-a-ZOE-la-mide)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Acetazolamide Sodium:
- Peripheral Edema
- Peripheral Edema Due To Chronic Heart Failure
Also known as: Edema Of Extremities, Peripheral Edema Due To Chf, Peripheral Edema Due To Congestive Heart Failure.
Dosing
Dosage of acetazolamide should be adjusted according to the patient's requirements and response. Dosage of acetazolamide sodium is expressed in terms of acetazolamide.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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