Acemox250 mg
Tablet
Medicine overview
Indications of Acemox 250 mg
Theropeutic Class
Pharmacology
Acemox 250 mg is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
This enzyme catalyzes the reversible reaction involving the hydration of carbon-di-oxide and the dehydration of carbonic acid.
In the eye, this inhibitory action of Acemox 250 mg decreases the secretion of aqueous humor and results in a drop in intraocular pressure, a reaction considered desirable in case of glaucoma.
Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase in the central nervous system appears to retard abnormal paroxysmal and excessive discharge from central nervous system neurons.
So, Acemox 250 mg is also used as an adjuvant in the treatment of epilepsy.
Dosage & Administration of Acemox 250 mg
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | Initially 250 mg (1 tablet) 4 times daily | Dose should be adjusted later with individual need |
| Children | ½ to 2 tablets in divided doses | |
| In intraocular pressure | 1 tablet 6 hourly | In acute condition, dose should be started with 2 tablets followed by 1 tablet 6 hourly or as directed by the physician |
Dosage of Acemox 250 mg
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | Initially 250 mg (1 tablet) 4 times daily | Dose should be adjusted later with individual need |
| Children | ½ to 2 tablets in divided doses | |
| In intraocular pressure | 1 tablet 6 hourly | In acute condition, dose should be started with 2 tablets followed by 1 tablet 6 hourly or as directed by the physician |
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Side Effects of Acemox 250 mg
Pregnancy & Lactation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acemox 250 mg used for?
Acetazolamide is indicated in open angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma and as an adjuvant in the treatment of edema and epilepsy.
What is the dosage of Acemox 250 mg?
Adults : Initially 250 mg (1 tablet) 4 times daily. Dose should be adjusted later with individual need. Children : ½ to 2 tablets in divided doses. In intraocular pressure: 1 tablet 6 hourly. In acute condition, dose should be started with 2 tablets followed by 1 tablet 6 hourly or as directed by the physician
What are the side effects of Acemox 250 mg?
Common side effects are headache, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, anorexia, polyurea, insomnia, gastrointestinal upset.
Who should not take Acemox 250 mg?
Acetazolamide is contraindicated in cases of marked kidney and liver diseases or dysfunction, in situations in which sodium and or potassium blood serum levels decreased. Acetazolamide is also contraindicated in patients with chronic noncongestive angle closure glaucoma
Is Acemox 250 mg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women and neonates. So, Acetazolamide should be used with care in those physiological conditions.
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