Diamox
Formulated to alleviate fluid pressure to target intraocular safety and support pulmonary adaptation at high altitudes.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Acetazolamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Diamox, depending on stock.
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
formulated to alleviate fluid pressure to target intraocular safety and support pulmonary adaptation at high altitudes.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits carbonic anhydrase, blocking the bicarbonate transport system to decrease fluid secretion in the brain, eyes, and kidneys.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Risk of fetal limb abnormalities in animal models. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Diamox is the originator brand name, made by Lederle Laboratories. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Lederle Laboratories.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Acetazolamide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.