Diamox
Acetazolamide tablets for glaucoma and altitude sickness. It reduces fluid buildup in the eye and brain by blocking a carbonic anhydrase enzyme.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Acetazolamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
This listing uses Diamox as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Diamox vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Diamox details
- Conditions
- Glaucoma · Altitude Sickness · Oedema
- Alternative names
- acetazolamide
- Therapeutic class
- Carbonic Hydrase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
- idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Minor side effects
- paraesthesia; nausea; taste perversion
- Moderate side effects
- polyuria; fatigue; drowsiness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Lederle Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Cyclosporine; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults under medical guidance.
Contraindications
hypokalaemia; severe hepatic or renal disease; adrenal insufficiency; sulfonamide hypersensitivity
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Acetazolamide tablets for glaucoma and altitude sickness. It reduces fluid buildup in the eye and brain by blocking a carbonic anhydrase enzyme.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits carbonic anhydrase, blocking the bicarbonate transport system to decrease fluid secretion in the brain, eyes, and kidneys.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk of fetal limb abnormalities in animal models. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Diamox is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Acetazolamide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.