Product introduction
Diamox Tablet contains acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor mainly prescribed to bring down high pressure inside the eye. It is used in glaucoma to help protect vision. It is a prescription medicine and should be taken only as your eye specialist directs.
Storage: Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from sunlight and out of reach of children.
Uses of Diamox Tablet
- Glaucoma (to lower raised pressure inside the eye).
Benefits of Diamox Tablet
By lowering the pressure within the eye, Diamox helps reduce the strain on the optic nerve that glaucoma can cause. Keeping eye pressure under control is key to preventing further loss of sight.
Side effects of Diamox Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Tingling in the hands and feet.
- Tiredness.
- Dizziness.
- Headache.
- Change in taste.
- Increased breathing rate.
How to use Diamox Tablet
Swallow the tablet with a glass of water as prescribed by your doctor, usually with or after food if it upsets your stomach. Drinking enough fluids during treatment is generally advised. Do not skip doses or change the dose without medical advice.
How Diamox Tablet works
Acetazolamide blocks the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, which the eye uses in making aqueous humour, the fluid inside the eye. With less fluid produced, the pressure within the eye falls.
Substitutes for Diamox Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol, as it may worsen dizziness and drowsiness.
Safety in pregnancy has not been established, so use it only if your doctor considers it necessary.
Generally considered acceptable when prescribed by your doctor.
It may cause drowsiness and visual disturbances, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
Use with caution in severe kidney disease, as the dose may need changing.
It is best avoided in liver disease; discuss with your doctor.
Quick tips
- Take it regularly as prescribed, because stopping early can let eye pressure rise again.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa medicines, as this tablet is a sulfonamide.
- It can cause drowsiness and visual effects, so be careful when driving.
- Report persistent tingling, severe tiredness or any new eye symptoms to your doctor.
- Keep your scheduled eye pressure checks while on treatment.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Thiadiazole sulfonamides |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | Ophthal (miotics and antiglaucoma preparations) |
| Action class | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors |
Frequently asked questions
What is Diamox Tablet used for?
It is used to treat glaucoma by lowering raised pressure inside the eye.
How does Diamox work?
It inhibits carbonic anhydrase, an enzyme involved in making eye fluid, so less fluid is produced and eye pressure drops.
Why do I get tingling in my fingers and toes?
Tingling in the hands and feet is a known effect of acetazolamide. If it is troublesome or persistent, let your doctor know.
Should I drink more water while on this medicine?
Staying well hydrated is usually advised, but follow your doctor's specific guidance, especially if you have kidney problems.