Question 1

what is the treatment for diamox (acetazolamide) overdose?

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Fluids and Time: Diamox (acetazolamide) is passed unchanged by the kidneys in about 18 hours. It causes dehydration and often a drop in potassium. There is no antidote. It can alter the acid/ base state of the body and a serious poisoning may need hospitalization. If you mean side effects like tingling, drowsiness, vision changes--they will subside on their own over the course of 24 hours.

Question 2

could an overdose of diamox (acetazolamide) pills kill you?

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Unlikely: Although serious dehydration and salt depletion has occurred requiring hospitalization and supportive care, overdose of Diamox (acetazolamide) is very survivable. The half life of Diamox (acetazolamide) is 9 hours and is cleared by the kidneys. Usually fluid support is given and often potassium while maintaining the body's in acid base balance. As Diamox (acetazolamide) clears out, the person gradually recovers--usually without any lasting harm.

Question 3

please tell me can an overdose of diamox (acetazolamide) kill you?

Accepted Answer

I don't know about: overdosing but there are case reports of death after use of  Acetazolamide (diamox).

Question 4

how many mg of acetazolamide can you take before you overdose?

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Acetazolamide Dose: The maximum dose recommended for acetazolamide daily is 1000mg. Taking more than 1000mg in one day is considered an overdose of this medication.

Question 5

how does acetazolamide work?

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Acetazolamide: As a carbonic andydrase inhibitor, acetazolamide decreases the rate of carbonic acid and hydrogen ion production of the kidney, this increases the excretion of solutes and  the rate of urinary output.

Question 6

acetazolamide duration of action.?

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Acetazolamide: The half-life of acetazolamide is 10-15 hours. So that means that by roughly 15 hours, half of it has cleared, and half is still in the body. The concentration cotinues to be cut in half every 15 hours. Depending on the dosage and frequency, it lasts in the body for at least a few days.

Question 7

what are side effect of the acetazolamide ?

Accepted Answer

Side effects acetazo: Many people have no or very little side effects.Other side effectsc are blurred vision, taste changes, nausea/vomiting/loss of appetite/constipation or diarrhea, drowssiness.There is always possibility of sever allergic reaction with swelling, rash, difficulty breathing and chest tightness.Frequent urination/blood in urine/darl urine, fever, lac of energy, yellowing of skin and eyes.Tingling in exremities.

Question 8

acetazolamide mechanism of action and duration?

Accepted Answer

Acetazolamide: This drug works in the kidneys by inhibiting an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase. Carbonic anhydrase is the enzyme responsible for moving bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (a base) from the kidney back into the blood stream. Acetazolamide blocks this action, resulting in more acidic blood/more basic urine. This drug has a half-life of 15 hours, so depending on the dose may take a few days to clear.

Question 9

does acetazolamide have dangerous side effects?

Accepted Answer

It can: See labeling on diamox (acetazolamide).  Depends on dosage, how you metabolize it, coexisting medications, if you are sensitive to it, drug interactions, etc.

Question 10

how does the drug diamox (acetazolamide) effect electrolyte function in the body?

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Diuretic: Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor leading to loss of bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) in the urine. This can cause metabolic acidosis. In addition all diuretics cause fluid losses, this may lead to low potassium. The primary problem here is the acidosis.

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