Avva 250mg Tablet belongs to the therapeutic classification of Ophthalmic glaucoma agents, Diuretic Agents, Anticonvulsants. The primary composition for this medicine is Acetazolamide 250 MG.
Warnings: Do not take AVVA Tablet 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 AVVA Tablet if you have lung problems, kidney stones, electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland problems, diabetes, or heart problems. Avoid taking AVVA Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking AVVA Tablet if you are breastfeeding. AVVA Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. AVVA Tablet might cause dizziness and drowsiness; so, drive only if you are alert. AVVA Tablet might make your skin sensitive to sunlight, therefore wear protective clothing and sunscreen whilst going out.
Medicine Interaction: AVVA Tablet 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.
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Upset stomach or throwing up, Bad taste in your mouth, Loose stools (diarrhea).
How to Store it: Store in a dry place. protected from light.
Over Dose: When a dose is taken in higher dose than the recommended doses, it is called Overdose. Overdose always needs a clinical supervision. Any medicine or drug when consumed in Overdose produces untoward side effects on one or various organs in the body. A medicine is excreted in the kidney or metabolized in the liver most of the times. This process goes without any hurdles when taken in normal dose, but when taken in an overdose, the body is not able to metabolize it or send it out properly which causes the effects of anoverdose.
Precautions: Before using Avva 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.
