Diamox ER 500mg Capsule 15s

Glaucoma

In Glaucoma : Diamox ER 500 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It helps reduce pressure in your eyes that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.

How to use Diamox Capsule ERFollow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diamox ER 500 Capsule can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.

How Diamox Capsule ER works Diamox ER 500 Capsule 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.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Diamox ER 500 Capsule . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Diamox ER 500 Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Diamox ER 500 Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies.

Driving

Diamox ER 500 Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive..Diamox ER 500 Capsule can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Diamox ER 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diamox ER 500 Capsule may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.Use of Diamox ER 500 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Diamox ER 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diamox ER 500 Capsule may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.Use of Diamox ER 500 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

If a dose of Diamox ER 500 Capsule is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Diamox ER 500 Capsule 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 Diamox ER 500 Capsule 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.

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