Diamox Sequels
Generic name:acetazolamide [ a-SEET-a-ZOLE-a-mide ]
Brand names: Diamox, Diamox Sequels
Drug classes:Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants, Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
What is Diamox Sequels?
Diamox Sequels reduces the activity of a protein in your body called carbonic anhydrase. Blocking this protein can help reduce the build-up of certain fluids in the body.
Diamox Sequels is used in people with certain types of glaucoma to reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.
Diamox Sequels is also used as a diuretic ("water pill") in people with congestive heart failure, to reduce the build-up of fluid in the body. This build-up is called edema.
Diamox Sequels is also used to treat certain types of seizures, and to treat or prevent altitude sickness.
Diamox Sequels may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Diamox Sequels if you have cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Diamox Sequels or sulfa drugs.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Diamox Sequels if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe liver disease, or cirrhosis;
severe kidney disease;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as acidosis or low levels of potassium or sodium in your blood);
adrenal gland failure; or
an allergy to sulfa drugs.
To make sure Diamox Sequels is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
severe breathing problems;
angle closure glaucoma; or
if you also take aspirin in high doses.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Acetazolamide can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Diamox Sequels is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Diamox Sequels?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally...
