Acetazolamide Oral Route

How is Acetazolamide Oral Route dosed?

For acetazolamide oral route dosing:

• For secondary and acute closed-angle glaucoma:

  • Adults: 250 milligrams (mg) every 4 hours or 2 times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
  • Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For seizures (acetazolamide alone):

  • Adults: Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. Usual dose is 8 to 30 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight, taken in divided doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 1 gram (g) per day.
  • Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For seizures (in combination with other anticonvulsants):

  • Adults: 250 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
  • Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Please note that these dosages are general guidelines and may vary depending on individual factors, such as age, weight, and medical condition. Always follow your doctor's instructions for the appropriate dosage.

What is the dosage form of Acetazolamide Oral Route?

The available dosage forms of acetazolamide oral route include tablets and capsules, extended release.

How is Acetazolamide Oral Route administered?

Acetazolamide oral route is administered as a tablet or a capsule, extended release. The dosage and frequency of administration depend on the medical condition being treated and the age of the patient. It is important to follow the doctor's prescription and instructions when using this medicine.

What are common precautions when taking Acetazolamide Oral Route?

Here are some common precautions when taking acetazolamide orally:

1. Allergies: Inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to this medication or other medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
2. Pediatric Use: The safety and efficacy of acetazolamide have not been established in the pediatric population, so its use in children should be determined by a doctor.
3. Geriatric Use:
4. Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking, as acetazolamide may interact with other drugs, potentially causing adverse effects.
5. Sun Sensitivity: Acetazolamide may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight, increasing the risk of sunburn. Protect yourself from excessive sun exposure and use sunblock with at least SPF 15.
6. Monitoring: Regularly check for any side effects, such as burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings; changes in vision; continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears; hearing loss; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; redness or other discoloration of the skin; or severe sunburn. Report any unusual effects to your healthcare professional.

Remember to follow your doctor's instructions and adhere to the recommended dosage and frequency of acetazolamide intake.