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Generic Name : Acetazolamide |
Indication |
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Epilepsy, adjunct in treatment of oedema due to CHF. Open angle, secondary acute angle closure glaucoma. |
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Contra Indication |
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Liver disease (may precipitate hepatic come). Pregnancy. Adrenal insufficiency. Sodium or potassium depletion. Renal hyper-chloraemic acidosis, prolong therapy in chronic non-congestive angle closure glaucoma. |
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Caution |
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Gout, diabetes, potassium supplements may be required. |
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Side Effect |
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Acidosis, hypokalemia, drowsiness, paresthesias. Hypersensitivity reactions, fever, rashes. |
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