• Older adults are particularly sensitive to the effects of sulfonamides, especially if they are taking diuretics (water pills) along with this medication. (everydayhealth.com)
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acetazolamide, sulfa drugs, diuretics ('water pills'), or any other drugs. (epnet.com)
  • Children using other diuretics are particularly at risk for these adverse effects. (aao.org)
  • Some diuretics (eg, acetazolamide) are used to make the urine more alkaline and can be efficacious for increasing the excretion of substances such as aspirin in cases of poisoning or overdose. (medscape.com)
  • Some diuretics (thiazides and loop diuretics in particular) have antihypertensive actions that are independent of the diuretic effects. (medscape.com)
  • Acetazolamide, in a dose sufficient to inhibit the erythrocyte carbonic anhydrase (EC 4.2.1.1), thus induced a rapid and marked increase in CBF, leaving CMRO2 unchanged. (nih.gov)
  • Acetazolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. (webmd.com)
  • The diuretic effect of Diamox is due to its action in the kidney on the reversible reaction involving hydration of carbon dioxide and dehydration of carbonic acid. (myvmc.com)
  • Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. (tocris.com)
  • Acetazolamide is a nonbacteriocidal sulfonamide that is used primarily as a diuretic, given its ability to inhibit carbonic anhydrase. (medscape.com)
  • 1,8 However, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may cause buoyancy disorders through their effects on swim bladder function, 3 and there are some anecdotal reports of fatal treatment outcomes, though fish may have been compromised by systemic disease prior to treatment. (vin.com)
  • One mechanism by which carbonic anhydrase inhibitors could cause adverse effects in fish is by inducing plasma electrolyte imbalances, as has been reported in alewife. (vin.com)
  • A single application of the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor did not reduce IOP at either 4 h or 24 h, but neither were any adverse effects of treatment noted by visual examination or plasma electrolytes. (vin.com)
  • Systemic CAIs (acetazolamide and methazolamide) provide slightly more IOP lowering than the topical preparations but are associated with numerous systemic adverse effects, including anorexia, diarrhea, weight loss, paresthesia, hypokalemia, risk of sickle cell crisis in patients with sickle cell anemia, and metabolic acidosis, which can affect bone growth. (aao.org)
  • Common examples of sulfonamides, or "sulfa drugs," include sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs) , acetazolamide xr (Diamox Sequels), acetyl sulfisoxazole pediatric suspension (Gantrisin), sulfisoxazole (Trixazole), and Zonegran (zonisamide (Zonegran) . (everydayhealth.com)
  • If you are taking the extended-release (long-acting) form of acetazolamide (Diamox Sequels), do not crush or chew the capsules. (epnet.com)
  • Acetazolamide can be a useful adjunct in the treatment of patients with spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea associated with elevated intracranial pressure. (medscape.com)
  • Acetazolamide can work less well over time, so it is usually used only for a short period.It has also been used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (petit mal and unlocalized seizures ). (webmd.com)
  • Seizure medications have a variety of possible side effects. (rxlist.com)
  • The following is a list of potential side effects of different classes of seizure medications. (rxlist.com)
  • It is not uncommon for medications to have some tolerable mild side effects. (medindia.net)
  • Some of the most common mouth-related (oral) side effects of medications are listed below. (webmd.com)
  • See Table 22-4 in BCSC Section 6, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, for a comparison of systemic and ocular adverse effects of glaucoma medications in children. (aao.org)
  • [ 8 ] In addition, sedative medications and loop-gain modifiers ( acetazolamide ) have varying effects on their targeted traits at the individual level. (medscape.com)
  • Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. (webmd.com)
  • To prevent altitude sickness, start taking acetazolamide 1 to 2 days before you start to climb. (webmd.com)
  • Acetazolamide will not protect you from the serious effects of severe altitude sickness. (webmd.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: The effect of altitude on brain function is not yet well understood, nor is the influence of height and speed of ascent. (ox.ac.uk)
  • No differences in saccadic latencies from baseline to altitude were observed in the placebo group, whereas prosaccadic latencies were significantly longer at altitude with acetazolamide (altitude vs baseline: 153 ms [41] vs 176 ms [52], P = .008). (ox.ac.uk)
  • Although acetazolamide improves oxygen saturations, it may worsen prosaccades, possibly indicating adverse effects of acetazolamide on brain function at moderate altitude. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Increased sensitivity to CO2 would reverse the suppressive effect of respiratory alkalosis on hypoxic ventilatory drive following rapid ascent to high altitude, and this probably accounts for the efficacy of acetazolamide in the prophylaxis of acute mountain sickness. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Acetazolamide is also used to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms (upset stomach, headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue) of altitude (mountain) sickness. (epnet.com)
  • In the eye this inhibitory action of acetazolamide decreases the secretion of aqueous humour and results in a drop in intraocular pressure, a reaction considered desirable in cases of glaucoma and even in certain nonglaucomatous conditions. (myvmc.com)
  • Acetazolamide Tablets are used for adjunctive therapy of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) in horses and adjunctive treatment of metabolic alkalosis or glaucoma in dogs and cats. (heartlandvetsupply.com)
  • Acetazolamide has been used principally in veterinary medicine for its diuretic action and its effects on aqueous humor production in the treatment of glaucoma and metabolic alkalosis. (heartlandvetsupply.com)
  • Acetazolamide is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. (epnet.com)
  • Our Gantrisin (acetyl sulfisoxazole pediatric suspension) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication. (rxlist.com)
  • Bremer AM, Yamada K and West CR: Ischemic cerebral edema in primates: Effects of acetazolamide, phenytoin, sorbitol, dexamethasone, and methylprednisolone on brain water and electrolytes. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Acetazolamide decreases the pressure in the eye. (epnet.com)
  • Atropine (250-550 mcg) inhibits vasodilation and decreases the secretory response of the pancreas to secreting Previous intra-arterial injection of bradykinin restores the secretory response of the pancreas, thus showing that inhibitory effect of, of the atropine on the secretory response of the pancreas to secretin is partly mediated by inhibition of secretin-induced vasodilation. (erowid.org)
  • These findings are consistent with the claim that acetazolamide stimulates central chemoreceptors and inhibits peripheral chemoreceptors. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Acetazolamide zones (50 mg) inhibits both the secretory and the vascular responses of the pancreas to an infusion of secretin. (erowid.org)
  • We investigated the effects of 3 days treatment with acetazolamide 250 mg three times daily on kidney function in 8 Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetic patients with nephropathy, and in 7 healthy subjects in a double-blind placebo controlled cross-over study. (regsj.dk)
  • Our study suggests that the effects of acetazolamide on kidney function are similar in healthy subjects and patients with diabetic nephropathy. (regsj.dk)
  • Effect of gentamicin on p - aminohippurate metabolism and transport in rat kidney slices. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Drug interactions contribute to the cost of healthcare because of the costs of medical care that are required to treat problems caused by changes in effectiveness or side effects. (hdkino.org)
  • Drug interactions also may occur when two drugs that have similar (additive) effects or opposite (canceling) effects on the body are administered together. (hdkino.org)
  • Use of multiple drugs should be avoided if possible because incidence of adverse effects, poor adherence, and drug interactions increases significantly. (msdmanuals.com)
  • CBF, arterial and jugular venous partial O2 pressure, partial CO2 pressure, pH, and O2 saturation percentage were measured in six patients before and 3 and 20 minutes after intravenous administration of 1 g of acetazolamide. (nih.gov)
  • Similar to ' Migraine ,' there are other symptoms or signs that might more accurately describe your side effect. (medindia.net)
  • may reduce effects and/or precipitate withdrawal symptoms. (empr.com)
  • Fontana V, Santinelli S, Internullo M, Marinelli P, Sardo L, Alessandrini G, Borgognoni L, Ferrazza AM, Bonini M and Palange P: Effect of acetazolamide on post-NIV metabolic alkalosis in acute exacerbated COPD patients. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Narcotics and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axix: acute effects on luteinizing hormone, testosterone and androgen-dependent systems. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Topical use of dorzolamide or brinzolamide has a minimal risk of systemic adverse effects and is an excellent first-line therapy. (aao.org)
  • Acetazolamide Tablets are used to treat hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) in horses. (heartlandvetsupply.com)
  • apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of clonazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. (medscape.com)
  • apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. (medscape.com)
  • Common side effects of prednisone include headache, dizziness, and difficulty falling asleep. (rxwiki.com)
  • The alteration of this substance reduces or enhances the effect of another drug that is being taken. (hdkino.org)
  • If you plan on stopping the medication, your doctor may want you to reduce the dose gradually to reduce the severity of withdrawal effects. (medbroadcast.com)
  • The risk of adverse effects can also be diminished with occlusion of the nasolacrimal drainage system for 2 to 5 minutes after administration and use of the lowest effective dose (eg, timolol 0.25% or levobunolol 0.25% as opposed to 0.5%), particularly for young children. (aao.org)
  • Since thiazide adverse effects may predominate (hyponatremia, metabolic alkalosis), due to variations in bioavailability, individual dose adjustment of the two drugs may be better. (pharmacology2000.com)
  • The appropriate dose of any drug is the lowest dose that stops all seizures and has the fewest adverse effects, regardless of blood drug level. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Determine the drug dose using clinical criteria (the lowest dose that stops seizures and has the fewest adverse effects), regardless of blood levels. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Acetazolamide was employed to induce vasodilation during the imaging procedure. (stanford.edu)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acetazolamide on cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral metabolic rate for oxygen (CMRO2). (nih.gov)
  • A randomized, prospective study by Gosal et al, however, suggested that acetazolamide may not aid in resolving traumatic CSF rhinorrhea and may instead cause harmful metabolic and electrolyte disturbances. (medscape.com)
  • 3 Peribulbar injection of acetazolamide at 6 mg/kg has produced temporary resolution of exophthalmia in some cases, 3 and inracoelomic injection of acetazolamide at 10 or 50 mg/kg causes decreased IOP in alewife fish ( Alosa pseudoharengus ). (vin.com)
  • Common side effects include headaches, low blood sugar levels, and upper respiratory infections. (rxwiki.com)
  • For some, a given medication may not be potent enough to effect change, whereas for others, the sedative will prolong the respiratory limitation and allow gas-exchange abnormalities to worsen before arousal and correction. (medscape.com)
  • Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase side effects. (webmd.com)
  • Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. (webmd.com)
  • Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. (webmd.com)
  • Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. (webmd.com)
  • What are common seizure medication side effects? (rxlist.com)
  • This page features an assortment of drug(s) that could potentially trigger ' Migraine' as a Side-effect or adverse response. (medindia.net)
  • You could have more side effects. (aarppharmacy.com)
  • What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? (aarppharmacy.com)
  • WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. (aarppharmacy.com)
  • But all drugs, whether taken by mouth or injected, come with a risk of side effects, and hundreds of drugs are known to cause mouth (oral) problems. (webmd.com)
  • Dry mouth is also a side effect of certain chemotherapy medicines. (webmd.com)
  • Rinsing your mouth out with water after using an inhaler can help prevent this side effect. (webmd.com)
  • Men are more likely to develop this side effect. (webmd.com)
  • Mucositis is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment. (webmd.com)
  • More severe side effects include damage to fatty tissue under the skin and liver problems. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Taking willow bark along with acetazolamide might increase the effects and side effects of acetazolamide. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Taking willow bark along with aspirin might increase the effects and side effects of aspirin. (medlineplus.gov)
  • What are the major side effects of sulfonamide? (everydayhealth.com)
  • What SIDE EFFECTS can this medicine cause? (epnet.com)
  • Acetazolamide may cause side effects. (epnet.com)
  • If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online ( Web Site ) or by phone (1-800-332-1088). (epnet.com)
  • Prostaglandin analogues have minimal systemic side effects and are dosed once daily. (aao.org)
  • Did you experience many side effects while taking this drug? (rxwiki.com)
  • This is not a complete list of Veletri side effects. (rxwiki.com)
  • Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. (rxwiki.com)
  • Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. (rxwiki.com)
  • You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. (rxwiki.com)
  • Veletri can cause serious withdrawal side effects. (rxwiki.com)
  • To avoid withdrawal side effects, do not suddenly stop taking Veletri. (rxwiki.com)
  • This is not a complete list of r epaglinide side effects. (rxwiki.com)
  • My pressures were great, but the side effects from this were no fun. (drugs.com)
  • Doctor stated to me that this medication does produce these side effects. (drugs.com)
  • I have been recently diagnosed with the disease called BIH which occurs mostly in women and very young children and currently taking Diamox with annoying side effects such as pins and needles in feet, hands and lips which can last up to 2 hours at a time and be painful. (drugs.com)
  • Side effects for me were mild though annoying. (drugs.com)
  • Of all of the side effects, a spacey feeling for about 10 minutes the first two times, and tingling fingers and toes. (drugs.com)
  • Diamox is very effective to reduce the pressure in the eye but the problem is side effects. (drugs.com)
  • What Are Side Effects of Gantrisin? (rxlist.com)
  • This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. (rxlist.com)
  • Check with your physician for additional information about side effects. (rxlist.com)
  • The interaction may increase or decrease the effectiveness of the drugs or their side effects. (hdkino.org)
  • Her ocular history was most physicians tend to use a combina- unremarkable, except for a dacryocystorhi- tion of treatments with low potential side- nostomy procedure performed 5 months effects. (who.int)
  • Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. (medscape.com)
  • 3 The efficacy of these treatments has not been proved, and the mechanism of their effects is speculative. (ajnr.org)
  • The effect and mechanism of acetazolamide on cardiac fibrosis induced by transverse aortic constriction (TAC) were investigated. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The molecular mechanism involved in the anti-fibrotic effect of acetazolamide possibly was through inhibiting TGF-β1/Smad2 signaling pathway. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • We describe the results of baseline and posttreatment MR imaging studies in a group of subjects with Menière disease with hydrops who were treated with acetazolamide. (ajnr.org)
  • Seven subjects with untreated Menière disease with MR imaging evidence of hydrops had repeat MR imaging during acetazolamide treatment. (ajnr.org)
  • Hydrops reversal may be seen with acetazolamide treatment in Menière disease. (ajnr.org)
  • Our goal was to evaluate baseline and posttreatment MR imaging changes of endolymphatic hydrops in a group of patients with MD treated with oral acetazolamide, with the goal of developing a noninvasive objective biomarker for disease activity. (ajnr.org)
  • This effect of acetazolamide on CBF is probably explained by a decrease in brain pH rather than by brain tissue hypoxia due to inhibition of oxygen unloading in the brain capillaries. (nih.gov)
  • We hypothesized that a deterioration from baseline measures of brain function occurs after rapid, mechanical ascent to 3459 m and would be less pronounced in persons taking acetazolamide. (ox.ac.uk)
  • certain localized infections Note: Categories for "late effects" of infectious and parasitic diseases are to be found at 137. (cdc.gov)
  • Physical examination revealed massage, rebreathing with carbogen, oral a visual acuity of 2/400 in the right eye, acetazolamide and topical antiglaucomatous which was more preserved in the temporal agents. (who.int)
  • Acetazolamide is used with other medicines to reduce edema (excess fluid retention) and to help control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. (epnet.com)
  • Alkalinization of the urine and promotion of diuresis are thus effected. (myvmc.com)
  • Adding a second drug helps about 10% of patients, but incidence of adverse effects more than doubles. (msdmanuals.com)
  • doxorubicin liposomal will decrease the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. (medscape.com)