Cidamex 250mg 20 tab
سيدامكس 250مجم 20 قرص
acetazolamideFrom the official published price list, updated twice a day. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
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Same active ingredient, strength, form and pack size: Acetamex 250mg 20 tab (6 EGP)
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Uses
Indicated as adjunctive treatment for edema due to congestive heart failure, drug-induced edema, centrencephalic epilepsies, and various forms of glaucoma. Also used for prevention and amelioration of acute mountain sickness.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to acetazolamide or sulfonamides, severe renal or hepatic impairment, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, adrenal insufficiency, and hepatic cirrhosis.
Side effects
Common effects include paresthesia, polyuria, metabolic acidosis, electrolyte disturbances, nausea, and drowsiness. Rare but serious reactions include aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and fulminant hepatic necrosis.
Warnings
Fatalities have occurred due to severe sulfonamide reactions including toxic epidermal necrolysis and aplastic anemia; discontinue at first sign of rash or blood dyscrasia. Monitor electrolytes and acid-base balance during therapy. Use with caution in patients with respiratory disease.
How it works
Acetazolamide is a potent, reversible carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Inhibition of this enzyme in the kidney reduces reabsorption of bicarbonate, sodium, and water, promoting diuresis. In the eye, it reduces aqueous humor production and lowers intraocular pressure. In the brain, it suppresses abnormal neuronal discharge.
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.