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Acetazolamide Tablets and Diabetes mellitus

Result of checking the interaction of drug Acetazolamide Tablets and disease Diabetes mellitus for safety when used together.

Check result:

Acetazolamide Tablets <> Diabetes mellitus

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:

Elevation of blood glucose, possibly caused by hypokalemia, and glycosuria have been reported rarely in diabetics receiving carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Therapy with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes mellitus. Routine glucose monitoring is recommended during therapy.

References:

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Hannedouche T, Lazaro M, Delgado AG, Boitard C, Lacour B, Grunfeld JP "Feedback-mediated reduction in glomerular filtration during acetazolamide infusion in insulin-dependent diabetic patients." Clin Sci 81 (1991): 457-64
"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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