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Acetazolamide Tablets and Closed-angle glaucoma

Result of checking the interaction of drug Acetazolamide Tablets and disease Closed-angle glaucoma for safety when used together.

Check result:

Acetazolamide Tablets <> Closed-angle glaucoma

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with closed-angle glaucoma. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may mask worsening glaucoma due to decreased intraocular pressure. Extreme caution should be exercised if carbonic anhydrase inhibitors is administered to these patients.

References:

Fan JT, Johnson DH, Burk RR "Transient myopia, angle-closure glaucoma, and choroidal detachment after oral acetazolamide." Am J Ophthalmol 115 (1993): 813-4
"Product Information. Diamox (acetazolamide)." Lederle Laboratories, Wayne, NJ.

Acetazolamide Tablets

Generic Name: acetazolamide

Brand Name: Diamox, Diamox Sequels

Synonyms: Acetazolamide, AcetaZOLAMIDE

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