Warning: following info is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise of your pharmacist. it should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your pharmacist before using it drug.

Methazolamide - oral

(meth-uh-zohl-uh-mide)

common brand names: Glauctabs, Neptazane

Related Drugs : Neptazane, Neptazane, Methazolamide

Neptazane Usage: this med reduces rate of fluid formation at the inner eye resulting in reduced intraocular pressure. It's used at treatment of glaucoma.

How to use Neptazane: Take this med with food if stomach upset occurs. Take it drug exactly as prescribed. do not take this more frequently or stop taking this medication without consulting you're doctor. While taking this drug, your pharmacist may periodically test the intraocular pressure of you're eye to evaluate effectiveness of this pill.

Neptazane side effects: Nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, frequent urination, drowsiness, weakness or headache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to pill. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your physician. Notify your pharmacist if you develop: fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, painful urination, tingling or tremors of the hands or feet. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Neptazane Precautions: Be sure you're doctor knows your medical history, especially of: diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, lung diseases, allergies (especially to sulfa drugs). it drug can cause drowsiness. Use caution when driving or operating dangerous machinery if this effect occurs. gir who are pregnant or may become pregnant should inform they're doctors.

Neptazane medication interactions: Before you take this drug, tell your physician what other drugs you taking (including nonprescription drugs), especially: lithium, digoxin, aspirin, phenobarbital, diuretics ('water pills'), amphetamines, antidepressants, med for irregular heartbeats, methenamine. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or doctor approval.

Neptazane Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Neptazane special notes: do not change brands about it medication with out consulting youre physician or doctor. Not every brands of this tablet are equally effective. do not allow anyone else to take this drug.

If you missed Neptazane dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Neptazane Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight & moisture.

Active Ingredients : Methazolamide