Acetazolamide
· Trade Name
Diamox
· Generic Name
ACETAZOLAMIDE
· Drug Class
Diuretic (“water pill”)
High altitude medication
Glaucoma medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits an enzyme that allows the kidney loss of bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, urine
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
metabolic acidosis
electrolyte imbalance
erythema multiforme
Stevens Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
liver necrosis
liver failure
bone marrow failure
anemia
myelosuppression
leukopenia
pancytopenia
thrombocytopenic purpura
seizures
paralysis
kidney stones
· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
fatigue
malaise
drowsiness
confusion
rash
taste changes
anorexia
paresthesias
diarrhea
polyuria
electrolyte disorders
tinnitus
hearing changes
myopia transient
urticaria
photosensitivity
glucosuria
hematuria
melena
Posted on March 5, 2009
