Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Acetazolamide
Drug Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations And Miotics
Chemical Class
Sulphonamide
ATC Code
S01EC01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Azm?
Uses
Acetazolamide reduces the activity of a protein in your body called carbonic anhydrase. Blocking this protein can help reduce the build-u...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sulphonamide
Acetazolamide (Na) also known as Acetazolam. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphonamide. It belongs to Diuretics pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Acetazolamide (Na) is 222.25. 3.85% solution of the drug is isotonic and Its pKa is 7.2, 9.0.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
250 to 1000 mg — 12 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use acetazolamide in larger or smaller amounts or for l
3
Child · oral
8 to 30 mg/kg — As recommended.
Maximum 750mg/day in 2-3 doses
4
Child · PO
10 to 20 mg/kg/day — As recommended.
For 1 month-12 Years. Give in 2-4 divided doses. (maximum 750mg/day)
5
Child · PO
8 to 30 mg/kg — As recommended.
Safety Alerts
Adrenocortical insufficiency, hyperchloraemic acidosis, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, long-term administration in chronic angle-closure glaucoma
Avoid in hepatic and renal impairment
Important Warnings
Diabetes mellitus, gout, elderly, impaired alveolar ventilation
risk of acidosis, not recommended for long-term use, pulmonary obstruction
risk of acidosis, renal calculi
Monitor fluid, electrolytes and blood, potassium supplements may be required
Side Effects
Headachedrowsinessataxiadepressiondiarrhoeadizzinessexcitementfatigueirritabilityloss of appetitenauseareduced libidotaste disturbancevomiting polyuriaparaesthesia
Drug Interactions
Folic acid antagonists
hypoglycaemics
oral anticoagulants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Use within 1 week if refrigerated and within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature. Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 96
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 219
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 328.65
DVAGORs 96
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