What is Acetazolamide used for?

Acetazolamide is prescribed to treat excess fluid accumulation due to congestive heart failure. It is also used to treat glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye, seizures or epilepsy, mountain sickness, periodic paralysis or muscle weakness, and to reduce the increased pressure in areas surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

How does Acetazolamide work?

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What pharmaceutical form is Acetazolamide available in?

Acetazolamide: TABLET 125 mg/1 (ORAL)

What are the side effects of Acetazolamide?

Most Common - Numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes, tiredness, loss of appetite,dry mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain. Central Nervous System - Occasional instances of drowsiness and confusion, and seizures. ENT - Taste alterations (parageusia) especially for carbonated drinks, sore throat, ringing in the ear, and Some may also experience blurred vision but this usually disappears shortly after discontinuing the medication. Genitourinary - Blood in stool

Does Acetazolamide interact with other medications?

It is possible that it might interact with: Amphetamines, because it increases the pH of the renal tubular urine, hence reducing the clearance of amphetamines.Othercarbonic anhydrase inhibitors—potential for additive inhibitory effects on carbonic anhydrase and hence potential for toxicity.Ciclosporin, may increase plasma levels of ciclosporin.Antifolatessuch astrimethoprim,methotrexate,pemetrexedandraltitrexed.Hypoglycemics, acetazolamide can both increase or decrease blood gl

Can Acetazolamide be used during pregnancy?

A: No, Because of the reported teratogenic risks, Acetazolamide is not recommended for pregnant women . Before taking this medication, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a child ( 3 ✔ ✔ Trusted Source Possible association between acetazolamide administration during pregnancy and multiple congenital malformations Go to source ).

What precautions should be taken with Acetazolamide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney stones, sickle cell anemia, lung diseases, increased eye pressure, respiratory problem, elderly, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • Limit alcoholic beverages. • Avoid exposure to sunlight. • Monitor blood sugar, complete blood cell count

What ATC class does Acetazolamide belong to?

Acetazolamide: ATC S01EC01. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Acetazolamide

125 mg/1, Tablet

INN: ACETAZOLAMIDE

Data updated: 2026-05-02

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Form

TABLET

Dosage

125 mg/1

Route

ORAL

Storage

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About This Product

Manufacturer

NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.

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