Acetazolamide 250mg (28 Tablets)

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  • Effective Prevention/Treatment of Altitude Sickness
  • Active Ingredient: Acetazolamide
  • Generic Version OF Diamox
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Altitude sickness, or acute mountain sickness (AMS), can occur if a person travels to a high altitude too quickly. At over 3,000m above sea-level it isn’t possible to take in as much oxygen which makes breathing difficult and between 6 and 24 hours after reaching that height, altitude symptoms may develop. Acetazolamide is an altitude medication which effectively treats and prevents the symptoms of elevation sickness, such as: shortness of breath, loss of appetite, tiredness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting and headache. By taking Acetazolamide medicine 1-2 days before the trip and whilst going up in altitude, these symptoms should be minimal.

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    Acetazolamide BNF

    Acetazolamide BNF belongs to a group of medcines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Acetazolamide BNF is used to prevent altitude sickness. Altitude sickness usually occurs when you travel to quickly to a high altitude. Altitude sickness usually starts between 6 and 24 hours after reaching high altitudes, the symptoms sometimes mimic a bad hangover and include:
    • Headaches
    • Sickness
    • Dizziness
    • Shortness of breath
    • Loss of appetite
    • Tiredness
    See more on altitude sickness at nhs.uk

    Acetazolamide 250 mg

    Acetazolamide 250 mg tablets are usually safe for everyone to use but there is small number of people who should not take Acetazolamide 250 mg. You should not take Acetazolamide 250 mg or  Acetazolamide Diamox if:
    • You know you are allergic to sulphonamides, sulphonamide derivatives including acetazolamide or to any of the ingredients in the medicine
    • You have severe liver problems
    • You have or have ever had severe kidney problems
    • You have a particular type of glaucoma
    • You have reduced function of the adrenal glands – glands above the kidneys
    • You have low blood levels of sodium and/or potassium or high blood levels of chlorine (your doctor will advise you). Speak to your doctor if any of the above applies to you

    Acetazolamide for Altitude Sickness

    You can use Acetazolamide for Altitude Sickness when you are flying on a plane or climbing huge altitudes. Acetazolamide for Altitude Sickness tablets work by increasing the amount of urine that is produced in the body, which effects the acidity of the blood. This in turn reduces the amount of fluid in the head and lungs, improving your breathing and relieves the symptoms caused by altitude sickness.

    How To Take Acetazolamide

    You may wonder How To Take Acetazolamide and when to take them for alititude sickness. So, let’s have a look at How To Take Acetazolamide, Diamox Pills or Acetazolamide 250 mg tablets should be taken 1 - 2 days before you start to climb, and should be continued during the climb and for at least 2 days after you have reached your final altitude.

    Acetazolamide Dosage for Altitude Sickness

    Acetazolamide Dosage for Altitude Sickness instructions should be followed at all times ensuring the maximum dose is not exceeded.The recommeneded Acetazolamide Dosage for Altitude Sickness is:
    • One tablet twice a day (every 12 hours)
    If you are ever unsure of Acetazolamide Dosage for Altitude Sickness you should contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

    Acetazolamide Side Effects

    Acetazolamide Side Effects can occur but that does not mean everybody gets them. Some Acetazolamide Side Effects are:
    • Headache
    • Diarrhoea
    • Feeling or being sick, loss of appetite, thirst, or a metallic taste in the mouth
    • Dizziness, loss of full control of arms or legs
    • Looking flushed
    • a need to pass urine more often than normal
    • tiredness or irritability
    • feeling over-excited
    A full list of Acetazolamide Side Effects are available in the patient information leaflet sent with the tablets which can also be viewed in the further information section below.

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    Acetazolamide Glaucoma

    Acetazolamide can be used to treat Glaucoma, Acetazolamide Glaucoma dosage instructions are available but treatment with Acetazolamide Glaucoma should be discussed with your GP. We can not prescribe Acetazolamide for Glaucoma.

    Acetazolamide and Hyponatremia

    Acetazolamide and Hyponatremia causes problems when using this treatment. Acetazolamide can induce electrolyte abnormalities, people with hyponatremia should not use it. if you have any Acetazolamide and Hyponatremia queries please contact your healthcare provider for advice.

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  • Altitude Sickness

    Altitude sickness can occur when you travel to a high altitude too quickly.

    Breathing becomes difficult because you aren’t able to take in as much oxygen.

    Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness (AMS), can become a medical emergency if ignored.

    Age, sex or physical fitness have no bearing on your likelihood of getting altitude sickness.

    Just because you haven’t had it before doesn’t mean you won’t develop it on another trip.

    <h3>Symptoms of altitude sickness</h3>
    Symptoms of altitude sickness usually develop between 6 and 24 hours after reaching altitudes more than 3,000m (9,842 feet) above sea level.

    Symptoms are similar to those of a bad hangover.

    They include:

    headache
    nausea and vomiting
    dizziness
    tiredness
    loss of appetite
    shortness of breath
    The symptoms are usually worse at night.

     

    <h3>Medication</h3>
    Consider travelling with these medicines for altitude sickness:

    acetazolamide to prevent and treat high altitude sickness
    ibuprofen and paracetamol for headaches
    anti-sickness medication, like promethazine, for nausea

    Preventing altitude sickness
    The best way to prevent altitude sickness is to travel to altitudes above 3,000m slowly.

    It usually takes a few days for the body to get used to a change in altitude.

    You should also:

    avoid flying directly to areas of high altitude, if possible
    take 2-3 days to get used to high altitudes before going above 3,000m
    avoid climbing more than 300-500m a day
    have a rest day every 600-900m you go up, or every 3-4 days
    make sure you’re drinking enough water
    avoid alcohol
    avoid strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours
    eat a light but high calorie diet
    avoid smoking
    Acetazolamide, available from a travel clinic and, in some areas, your GP, can help prevent symptoms. It’s thought to help you adjust more quickly to high altitudes.

    You should begin taking the medication 1-2 days before you start to go up in altitude and continue to take it while going up.

    If using acetazolamide, you should still go up gradually and follow the general prevention advice.

    If you get symptoms of altitude sickness while taking acetazolamide, you should rest or go down until you feel better before going up again.

    After 2-3 days, your body should have adjusted to the altitude and your symptoms should disappear.

    See a doctor if your symptoms don’t improve or get worse.

    Complications
    If the symptoms of altitude sickness are ignored, they can lead to life-threatening conditions affecting the brain or lungs.

    High altitude cerebral oedema (HACE)
    High altitude cerebral oedema (HACE) is the swelling of the brain caused by a lack of oxygen.

    Symptoms of HACE:

    headache
    weakness
    nausea and vomiting
    loss of co-ordination
    feeling confused
    hallucinations
    A person with HACE often doesn’t realise they’re ill, and may insist they’re all right and want to be left alone.

    HACE can develop quickly over a few hours. It can be fatal if it’s not treated immediately.

    Treating HACE:

    move down to a lower altitude immediately
    take dexamethasone
    give bottled oxygen, if available
    Dexamethasone is a steroid medication that reduces swelling of the brain.

    If you can’t go down immediately, dexamethasone can help relieve symptoms until it’s safe to do so.

    You should go to hospital as soon as possible for follow-up treatment.

    High altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE)
    High altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE) is a build-up of fluid in the lungs.

    Symptoms of HAPE:

    blue tinge to the skin (cyanosis)
    breathing difficulties, even when resting
    tightness in the chest
    a persistent cough, bringing up pink or white frothy liquid (sputum)
    tiredness and weakness
    The symptoms of HAPE can start to appear a few days after arrival at high altitude. It can be fatal if it’s not treated immediately.

    Treating HAPE:

    move down to a lower altitude immediately
    take nifedipine
    give bottled oxygen, if available
    The medication nifedipine helps to reduce chest tightness and ease breathing.

    You should go to hospital as soon as possible for follow-up treatment.

    If you’ve had HAPE, you can register with the International HAPE Database to help develop new treatments for the condition.

  • Side Effects

    Like all medicines, Acetazolamide 250mg Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
    All medicines can cause allergic reactions although serious allergic reactions are very rare. Any sudden wheeziness,
    difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body)
    should be reported to a doctor immediately.
    Extremely rarely, Acetazolamide 250mg Tablets can affect the cells in your blood. This could mean that you are more likely to
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    Very rarely, Acetazolamide 250mg Tablets can affect the liver and kidneys. If you experience pain in your lower back, pain or
    burning when you pass urine, have difficulty in passing urine, or you stop passing urine, have blood in your urine, pale stools, or
    if your skin or eyes look slightly yellow, you should contact your doctor. You should also contact your doctor if your stools are black
    or tarry, or if you notice blood in your stools.
    Common side effects are:
    • headache
    • diarrhoea
    • feeling or being sick, loss of appetite, thirst, or a metallic taste in the mouth
    • dizziness, loss of full control of arms or legs
    • looking flushed
    • a need to pass urine more often than normal
    • tiredness or irritability
    • feeling over-excited
    • a tingling or numbness in the fingers or toes, or coldness in the extremities.
    Uncommon side effects are:
    • depression
    • drowsiness or confusion
    • a loss of interest in sex
    • ringing in the ears or difficulty in hearing
    • temporary short-sightedness which subsides when the dosage is reduced or treatment is stopped

    For a full list of side effects see Patient information leaflet.

  • Further Information

    Further information can be found on the manufacturers
    <a href=”https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2785.pdf” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Paitient Information Leaflet</a> and printed if required.