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Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Acetazolamide 500mg.
Pharmacological Class
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
How Supplied
Contact supplier
Manufacturer
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Indications
Indications
Adjunct in open-angle glaucoma.
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Dosage and Administration
Adult
500mg twice daily.
Children
Not established.
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Contraindications
Contraindications
Hypokalemia. Hyponatremia. Severe renal, hepatic, or adrenocortical impairment. Hyperchloremic acidosis. Cirrhosis. Chronic noncongestive angle-closure glaucoma. Sulfonamide allergy.
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Respiratory impairment. Renal calcium calculi. Diabetes. Gout. Test blood periodically in chronic use. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Interactions
Interactions
May inhibit renal excretion of basic drugs and promote excretion of acidic drugs. May increase salicylate toxicity (acidosis). Hypokalemia with corticosteroids, potassium wasting diuretics.
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Anorexia, drowsiness, confusion, malaise, depression, GI distress, paresthesias, tinnitus, acidosis, initial hypokalemia, hyperuricemia, transient myopia; renal calculi, nephrotoxicity, hepatic dysfunction, blood dyscrasias, rash, fever, photosensitivity (rare).
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Clinical Trials
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Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Diamox Sequels.
Acetazolamide Ext-rel Caps Patient Counseling
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