Rs.37.70for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Actamid Tablet
alcohol interaction for Actamid Tablet
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lactation interaction for Actamid Tablet
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alcohol
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lactation
Actamid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actamid 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actamid 250mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Actamid 250mg Tablet
Acetazolamide(250mg)
Actamid tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of glaucoma.
How actamid tablet works
Actamid 250mg Tablet 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.
Common side effects of actamid tablet
Nausea, Polyuria, Transient myopia, Metabolic acidosis, Electrolyte imbalance, Red spots or bumps, Dark colored stool, Glycosuria, Hepatic insufficiency, Flaccid paralysis, Photosensitivity, Convulsion, Headache, Dizziness, Tiredness, Tingling sensation of extremity, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Taste change, Vomiting, Blood in urine, Confusion, Drowsiness, Ringing in ear
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Expert advice FOR Actamid Tablet
- Acetazolamide 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 Acetazolamide 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 regularly.
Frequently asked questions FOR Actamid 250mg Tablet
Acetazolamide
Q. What does Actamid 250mg Tablet do?
Actamid 250mg Tablet reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Actamid 250mg Tablet effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.
Q. Who should not take Actamid 250mg Tablet?
You should not take Actamid 250mg Tablet if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Actamid 250mg Tablet or sulfa drugs. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effect on your baby.
Q. Is Actamid 250mg Tablet effective?
Actamid 250mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Actamid 250mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.