Diamox
Developed to manage glaucoma and oedema to alleviate pressure and reduce fluid retention.
- Categories
- Heart & Blood Pressure · Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Acetazolamide
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
Diamox details
- Conditions
- Glaucoma · Oedema · Acute Mountain Sickness
- Therapeutic class
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- altitude sickness
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment; hypokalaemia
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; tingling in extremities
- Moderate side effects
- polyuria; altered taste
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Mercury Pharma
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry area.
- Drug interactions
- topiramate; salicylates
- Age restrictions
- Use requires careful clinical assessment.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid. Breastfeeding: Low risk, but use with caution.
Precautions and warnings
may affect blood sugar control; avoid driving if drowsiness occurs; regular blood monitoring recommended
Serious side effects
stevens-johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; blood dyscrasias, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to manage glaucoma and oedema to alleviate pressure and reduce fluid retention.
Mechanism of action
Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. By blocking this enzyme in the eye, it reduces the production of aqueous humour, thereby lowering intraocular pressure. It also acts as a mild diuretic by inhibiting bicarbonate reabsorption.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Diamox
Diamox is an established form of acetazolamide, used for the management of glaucoma, oedema and acute mountain sickness. Manufactured by Mercury Pharma, the medication is supplied as a 250mg tablet. It acts as a standard option for patients needing to control fluid levels in the eye and throughout the body.
Buying Diamox online
Diamox is currently registered across 14 markets, including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with consistent availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. While the original brand remains the standard for many, generic acetazolamide, much of which is produced in India, provides a more affordable alternative for those managing persistent symptoms. Expats and residents can order the required supply online with delivery across the region.