Acetazolamide
Nota anche come: Diamox
Acetazolamide is used to decrease pressure inside the eye for pets with **glaucoma**. * Ensure your pet always has access to fresh drinking water, as this medication will increase urination. * May cause stomach upset; giving with food can help. * Contact your veterinarian if you notice severe weakness, lethargy, vomiting, or rapid breathing, as these could be signs of low potassium or changes in blood acidity.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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What it is used for
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypokalemia
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Panting (especially in dogs)
Cautions & contraindications
- Hepatic failure
- Renal failure
- Severe pulmonary obstruction
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperchloremic acidosis
- > **Monitor electrolytes closely**, especially potassium, during prolonged therapy. > Use with extreme caution in patients with respiratory acidosis or conditions predisposing to electrolyte imbalances. > **Do not use in patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment.**
Drug interactions
- Digoxin: Hypokalemia induced by acetazolamide may increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.
- Corticosteroids: Concurrent use increases the risk of severe hypokalemia.
- Aspirin: Increased risk of salicylate toxicity and severe metabolic acidosis.
- Phenobarbital: Alkalinization of urine by acetazolamide may increase the excretion of phenobarbital, potentially lowering its efficacy.
Domande frequenti
What is Acetazolamide used for in pets?
Acetazolamide is used to decrease pressure inside the eye for pets with glaucoma. • Ensure your pet always has access to fresh drinking water, as this medication will increase urination. • May cause stomach upset; giving with food can help. • Contact your veterinarian if you notice severe weakness, lethargy, vomiting, or rapid breathing, as these could be signs of low potassium or changes in blood acidity.
Is Acetazolamide safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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