Diamox is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic anhydrase is a protein in your body. Diamox reduces the Activity of this protein.
Diamox is used to treat glaucoma and to treat and to prevent acute mountain sickness (altitude sickness). It is also used as a part of some treatment plans for congestive heart failure and seizure disorders.
Warnings: Do not take Diamox Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have severe kidney/liver problems, chronic non-congestive angle-closure glaucoma, Addison’s disease, if you have low sodium and/or potassium levels or high chlorine levels. Inform your doctor before taking Diamox Tablet 15's if you have lung problems, kidney stones, electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland problems, diabetes, or heart problems. Avoid taking Diamox Tablet 15's if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking Diamox Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding. Diamox Tablet 15's is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Diamox Tablet 15's might cause dizziness and drowsiness; so, drive only if you are alert. Diamox Tablet 15's might make your skin sensitive to sunlight, therefore wear protective clothing and sunscreen whilst going out.
Medicine Interaction: Diamox Tablet 15's may have interaction with cardiac glycoside (digoxin), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-diabetic (metformin, gliclazide), anti-convulsant (phenytoin, primidone, carbamazepine, topiramate), steroid (prednisolone), anti-glaucoma agents (dorzolamide, brinzolamide), anti-arrhythmic (quinidine), anti-maniac (lithium), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin), alkalinizing agent (sodium bicarbonate), and anti-hypertensive medicines.
Side Effects: If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Diamox and seek emergency medical attention:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face or hives),
a sore throat or a fever,
unusual bleeding or bruising,
side or groin pain,
tingling or tremors in your hands or feet or
a rash.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Diamox and talk to your doctor if you experience
decreased appetite, Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or changes in taste,
drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, or weakness,
nervousness or mild tremor,
headache or confusion,
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight,
worsening gout,
loss of blood sugar control (if you are diabetic),
ringing in your ears or hearing problems or
changes in your vision.
How to Store it: Store below 30 C. Protect from light.
Precautions: Before using Diamox Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
Emphysema, Patients receiving concomitant high-dose aspirin and acetazolamide, Pulmonary obstruction, Stop use if developing allergic reactions to Acetazolamide.
Missed Dose: In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.
