ac mox tablet
What is ac mox tablet used for?
Acetamide (Acetazolamide) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Acetazolamide (NA), which Inhibits carbonic anhydrase, reducing aqueous humor production in the eye and de. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Acetazolamide
- Manufacturer: Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ac mox tablet Uses & Benefits
Glaucoma (open-angle and secondary); prevention of acute mountain sickness; epilepsy (adjunctive); idiopathic intracranial hypertension; metabolic alkalosis; cystinuria; periodic paralysis.
Off-label uses: Altitude sickness prophylaxis; sleep apnea; glaucoma in dogs; pseudotumor cerebri; diuretic in heart failure (rare).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Acetazolamide |
| Brand Name | Acetamide |
| Manufacturer | Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits carbonic anhydrase, reducing aqueous humor production in the eye and decreasing intraocular pressure.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ac mox tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ac mox tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Paresthesia
- Taste alteration (metallic taste)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Polyuria
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Aplastic anemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypokalemia
- Renal calculi
- Hepatic necrosis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Photosensitivity
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Transient myopia
- Flaccid paralysis
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk due to displacement from protein binding. |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium toxicity due to decreased excretion. |
| Cyclosporine | Major | Increased nephrotoxicity risk. |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity due to decreased renal clearance. |
| Primidone | Major | Decreased primidone efficacy; increased seizure risk. |
| Aspirin | Moderate | Increased risk of metabolic acidosis and salicylate toxicity. |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin toxicity due to hypokalemia. |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Increased phenytoin toxicity due to decreased metabolism. |
| Quinidine | Moderate | Increased quinidine toxicity due to decreased excretion. |
| Corticosteroids | Minor | Increased risk of hypokalemia. |
| Amphotericin B | Minor | Increased risk of hypokalemia and nephrotoxicity. |
| Metformin | Minor | Increased risk of lactic acidosis. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Lithium
- Cyclosporine
- Methotrexate
- Primidone
โก Moderate Interactions
- Aspirin
- Salicylates
- Digoxin
- Phenytoin
- Quinidine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Corticosteroids
- Amphotericin B
- Metformin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High-fat meals may delay absorption; avoid excessive sodium intake.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of metabolic acidosis and dizziness.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to acetazolamide or sulfonamides; severe hepatic or renal impairment; hyponatremia; hypokalemia; hyperchloremic acidosis; Addison's disease; long-term use in chronic noncongestive angle-closure glaucoma.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Intraocular pressure; serum electrolytes (especially potassium and bicarbonate); renal function; liver function; complete blood count; urinary output.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Induce emesis or gastric lavage; monitor electrolytes and acid-base balance; treat metabolic acidosis with sodium bicarbonate if severe; supportive care.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
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โญ User Reviews
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