Azomid 250 mg Tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Acute primary and secondary glaucoma.
Dosage (summary)
500 mg initially, then 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in first trimester; low levels detected in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potentiates effects of folic acid antagonists
- Increases lithium excretion
- May enhance effects of amphetamines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to acetazolamide
- Sodium or potassium depletion
- Marked hepatic or renal failure
Common side effects
- Thirst
- Drowsiness
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Transient myopia
Counselling Points
- Report unusual skin rash
- Monitor for signs of suicidal ideation
- Periodic blood tests recommended
Serious warnings
- Risk of suicidal ideation
- Severe reactions to sulphonamides
- Caution in hepatic cirrhosis
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