Bell Zolamide 250mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bell zolamide 250mg tablet used for?
Bell Zolamide 250mg Tablet contains Acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used to treat glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure and to manage edema due to heart failure or medication. It works by decreasing fluid production in the eye and increasing urine output.
- Generic Name: Acetazolamide
- Manufacturer: Bell Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bell zolamide 250mg 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 | Bell Pharma 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 bell zolamide 250mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bell zolamide 250mg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirin | Moderate | Increased risk of metabolic acidosis |
| Lithium | Major | Decreased lithium excretion, increased toxicity |
| Metformin | Moderate | 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.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.