It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acemox. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acemox may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acemox is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies.
UNSAFE
Acemox may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
.Acemox can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Acemox should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acemox may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Acemox is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Acemox should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acemox may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Acemox is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Medicine Overview of Acemox 250mg Tablet
Introduction
Acemox is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight. Acemox works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside th...
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Uses of Acemox
Glaucoma
Side effects of Acemox
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Frequent urge to urinate
Tingling sensation of extremity
Numbness of extremity
Loss of appetite
Excitement
Feeling sick
Diarrhea
Taste change
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How to use Acemox
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acemox may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Acemox works
Acemox is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also acts on the kidneys to remove extra water and electrolytes through ...
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What if you forget to take Acemox?
If you miss a dose of Acemox, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Acemox helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
Usually used in combination with other anti-glaucoma medications.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Acemox can make you very drowsy.
It may cause a tingling sensation in hands and feet. Take potassium-rich foods (banana and coconut water), and get potassium levels checked ...
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Brief Description
Indication
Adult: PO Diuresis 250-375 mg/day.
Glaucoma; Epilepsy 250-1,000 mg/day.
Prophylaxis of high altitude sickness 500-1,000 mg/day.
Epilepsy
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Administration
Concomitant use w/ high-dose aspirin may cause anorexia, tachypnoea, lethargy, metabolic acidosis, coma and death. May increase serum levels of phenyt...
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Adult Dose
Potassium supplements may be required. Impaired hepatic or renal function; diabetes. Monitor plasma electrolytes and blood count regularly. IM route i...
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Renal Dose
Acetazolamide specifically inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase which catalyses the reversible reaction involving the hydration of CO2 and dehydrati...
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