Glauseta Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Acetazolamide

Indications/Uses

Open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma & pre-op in angle-closure glaucoma.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Open-angle glaucoma Initial dose: 250 mg 1-4 tab daily (in divided doses). Secondary glaucoma & for lowering pre-op IOP 250 mg 4 hrly. Childn 8-30 mg/kg daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Marked kidney & liver disease/dysfunction, suprarenal gland & adrenal gland failure, hyperchloremic acidosis.

Special Precautions

Renal calculi, pulmonary obstruction, emphysema. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Paresthesia, hearing dysfunction/tinnitus, loss of appetite, taste alteration, GI disturbances eg, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, polyuria, occasional drowsiness & confusion.

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MIMS Class

Antiglaucoma Preparations

ATC Classification

S01EC01 - acetazolamide ; Belongs to the class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Glauseta tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp485,000/boks)

Glauseta

acetazolamide

Manufacturer:

Sanbe Vision