Acetazolamide

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Acetazolamide, sold under the trade name Diamox among others, is a medication used to treat glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, periodic paralysis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (raised brain pressure of unclear cause), urine alkalinazation, and heart failure.[2][3] It may be used long term for the treatment of open angle glaucoma and short term for acute angle closure glaucoma until surgery can be carried out.[4] It is taken by mouth ...

What are the main side effects of Diamox (Acetazolamide) Slow Release Tablets? ## Hello, D. Thomas! How are you? And at this point, I have must agree with you and my opinion shall remain this way, unless someone provides information on this substance and proves otherwise. There have been many people that have asked about it, to be honest, if it cures cancer, I'd like to know about it myself, since my dad is stage 4… However, in spite of my repeated searching of both paid and free resources, I have been unable to find a single piece of information on it, no studies, no identification of the active substance, no mention of it in any resources that I've tried, whatsoever. Does anyone have more specific details on it?

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Acetazolamide

Acetazolamide, sold under the trade name Diamox among others, is a medication used to treat glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, periodic paralysis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (raised brain pressure of unclear cause), urine alkalinazation, and heart failure.[2][3] It may be used long term for the treatment of open angle glaucoma and short term for acute angle closure glaucoma until surgery can be carried out.[4] It is taken by mouth ...

white,round ## Pill Image This is Acetazolamide 250mgs, a generic for Diamox, this is used to treat Glaucoma, certain types of seizure disorders, and it can help climbers who experience altitude or motion sickness. ## My doctor was concerned about drainage and fluid a had that I needed to get rid of. Is this a pill that will help for that?

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round white pill double scored on one side with t53 on reverse side ## Located a match it's Acetazolamide 250 mg, which is used to treat glaucoma, epileptic seizures, benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), altitude sickness, cystinuria, and dural ectasia. Acetazolamide is available as a generic drug and is also used as a diuretic. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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White Round w/ Cross ## Pill Image The cross is nothing more than a score line so the pill can be cut easily into more than one dosage, if necessary. This is Acetazolamide 250mgs, a generic for Diamox. This is used to treat Glaucoma and Epilepsy seizures.

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White round pill says Lederle on one side and has a X score on other. About the size of a 390 eveready watch battery. Want to know what this is. ## It is Diamox (acetazolamide). White round pill with double score one side and Lederle with a cursive L on the other side. ## Do you know the dose of this Tablet in mg? ## I found a PDF leaflet on this medication from Medsafe (NZ), and it states: " DIAMOX tablets are round, white, cross scored and marked with “Lederle” on the back... The active ingredient in DIAMOX is acetazolamide. Each tablet contains 250 mg acetazolamide. DIAMOX tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: - sodium starch glycollate - povidone - calcium hydrogen phosphate - maize starch - magnesium stearate "

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I have pseudo tumor cerebri & was given this drug to reduce some of the pressure in my head. Every week I face several severe side effects, what drug could I recommend to replace this one? ## If you're just using Diamox Sequels (Acetazolamide XR) for glaucoma (intraocular pressure) as it's indications state, then I would consider trying medical marijuana as an alternative replacement with less side effects. I can't say for sure that it will work as well or better, but if you are wanting to avoid such severe side effects, it could be a viable option. Personally, I feel that it works very well for me if I ever have pressure in my head and want a "lighter" feeling, per say. Hopefully it can work just as well for you in a similar manner, but I suppose it would really...

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I have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, but since my stroke in 2009 I am also having attacks of central apnea - I just stop breathing when asleep or resting flat on my back. I might add that CPAP has not helped me at all for obstructive apnea - to such an extent that the insurance co. took it away when they looked at the data stored therein. Acetazolamide is used off label to treat central sleep apnea and altitude sickness, since it seems to enhance the body's ability to maintain it's usual absorption of oxygen. So my question is this: Is there some kind of law that prevents average doctors from prescribing drugs for non FDA approved uses? Or is it insurance companies? What kind of doctor would I need to go to be treated with this drug or some other respiratory stimu...

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Methazolamide (trade name Neptazane) is a potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is indicated in the treatment of increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in chronic open-angle glaucoma and secondary glaucoma. Also it is used preoperatively in acute angle-closure (narrow-angle) glaucoma where lowering the IOP is desired before surgery. This drug has displayed teratogenic effects in rats. Compared to another drug in the same class, Acetazolamide, Methazolamide requires a lower dose when administ...

I took 2 pill by mistake what should I do? ## Hello, Jose! How are you? Did you suffer any adverse effects? Anytime you are worried about such a situation, you should call your local poison control number, or your nearest emergency services unit. While there are always those of us that are happy to help, if you would end up in a life threatening situation, there is nothing we can do to help you, over the Internet. This tablet is manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 250mgs of Acetazolamide, which the FDA classifies as an anticonvulsant. Overdosing on an anticonvulsant creates the risk of seizures, as well as worsening of other side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and mood swings. ## White round pill 53f what is it

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I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT THREE DRUGS THAT MY MOTHER IS TAKING. SHE IS NOT SURE WHAT THEY TREAT. THE NAMES OF THE DRUGS ARE: TIGAN, ACETAZOLAMIDE; SULFAMETJOXAZOLE AND PHENAZOPYRIDINE.

How soon after taking Dexedrine will it show in a urine test? For example if I take it tomorrow morning at 8am, by what time will I test positive on a urine test? ## I know that dexedrine reaches peak concentrations in blood after approximately 8 hours for the extended release formulation and 3 hours for immediate release formulation. Average blood* concentration levels were achieved in 12 hours. While I'm not positive, I would imagine that if it's in your blood it's in your urine. Additionally: Dexedrine's is absorbed in stomach and excreted in urine. Higher absorption with alkaline substances. (sodium bicarbonate, etc.) increase absorption of amphetamines. Urinary alkalinizing agents (acetazolamide, some thiazides) increase the concentration of the non-ionized species ...

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Acetazolamide 500 mg Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. ## Package Codes: 0143-9006-01 ## Active Ingredients: Acetazolamide Sodium

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Acetazolamide 500 mg Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp ## Package Codes: 0143-9503-01 ## Active Ingredients: Acetazolamide Sodium

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Acetazolamide 500 mg 12 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ## Markings: EP;107 ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 0179-0050-70

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Acetazolamide 250 mg Oral Tablet by Lannett Company, Inc. ## Markings: LAN;1050 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0527-1050-01, 0527-1050-05, 0527-1050-10

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Acetazolamide 500 mg 12 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Barr Laboratories Inc.. ## Markings: barr;513 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 0555-0513-02

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Acetazolamide 250 mg Oral Tablet by Ncs Healthcare of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs ## Markings: T53 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0615-1511-39

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Acetazolamide 250 mg Oral Tablet by Major Pharmaceuticals ## Markings: HP;288 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0904-6663-61