carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Brand name: Diamox Generic name: Acetazolamide Strength: 250 mg Dosage form: Tablet Drug class: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Route of administration: Oral Pharmacological Details Mechanism of action: Reduces activity of carbonic anhydrase → decreases production of aqueous humor and cerebrospinal fluid → lowers eye and intracranial pressure; also causes mild diuresis. Glaucoma Altitude sickness (prevention & treatment) Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Adjunct treatment for epilepsy Edema Metabolic alkalosis Dosage (general – varies by condition) Glaucoma: 250–1000 mg/day in divided doses Altitude sickness: 250 mg twice daily Diamox 250 mg contains acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It’s used for several medical conditions: Glaucoma Lowers increased eye pressure by reducing fluid (aqueous humor) production. Altitude (Mountain) Sickness Helps prevent and treat symptoms like headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue when climbing to high altitudes. Epilepsy (Seizure Disorders) Used as an add-on treatment for certain types of seizures. Edema (Fluid Retention) Helps remove excess fluid in conditions like heart failure (less commonly used now). Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) Reduces cerebrospinal fluid production and relieves headache and vision problems. Metabolic Alkalosis Helps correct certain blood pH imbalances.