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Methazolamide overview
BRAND NAMES:
Neptazane
Generic Names:
Methazolamide
Uses:
Treats glaucoma. Belongs to a class of drugs called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiglaucoma, Cardiovascular Agent
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Methazolamide used for?
Neptazane is used to treat high pressure inside the eye caused by certain types of glaucoma. It works by reducing the activity of carbonic anhydrase, a protein in your body. Lower amounts of carbonic anhydrase decreases the production of fluid inside the eye, helping to prevent blindness, vision loss, and nerve damage.
What form(s) does Methazolamide come in
Tablet
What are common Methazolamide doses?
Tablet 25MG
Tablet 50MG
Bottle 1GM of
Common Methazolamide prescriptions
methazolAMIDE
100 tablets bottlemethazolAMIDE
25mg tabletmethazolAMIDE
50mg tablet
How to take Methazolamide
Use this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
May be taken with or without food or milk.
You will need to go to the bathroom more often while you are using this medicine. To keep from having to go too often during the night, take this medicine in the morning. If you use more than 1 dose a day, take your last dose before 6 p.m. (unless your doctor tells you differently).
Use this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
May be taken with or without food or milk.
You will need to go to the bathroom more often while you are using this medicine. To keep from having to go too often during the night, take this medicine in the morning. If you use more than 1 dose a day, take your last dose before 6 p.m. (unless your doctor tells you differently).
What to do if you miss a dose of Methazolamide
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember.
If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use your medicine and skip the missed dose.
Methazolamide contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methazolamide or related medicine such as acetazolamide (Diamox®) or dichlorphenamide (Daranide®).
Methazolamide warnings
Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have lung, kidney, or liver disease, diabetes, gout, or a poorly working adrenal gland (Addison's disease).
Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Methazolamide can make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
You may need to eat or drink foods containing potassium, such as citrus juices, oranges, or bananas, to prevent potassium loss while using this medicine. Check with your doctor.
This medicine may increase the level of sugar in your blood, which can worsen sugar diabetes.
Yellowing of skin or eyes
Severe nausea or vomiting
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Pain in joints or lower back
Methazolamide interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using aspirin, amphetamines (Dexedrine®), quinidine, or methenamine (Mandelamine®).
Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Methazolamide can make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
You may need to eat or drink foods containing potassium, such as citrus juices, oranges, or bananas, to prevent potassium loss while using this medicine. Check with your doctor.
This medicine may increase the level of sugar in your blood, which can worsen sugar diabetes.
Methazolamide side effects
Serious Side Effects
Irregular heartbeat
Trouble breathing
Skin rash, hives, or itching
Painful urination
Bloody stools or urine
Yellowing of skin or eyes
Severe nausea or vomiting
Pain in joints or lower back
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Less Serious Side Effects
Numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or mouth
Dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness
Appetite loss or a metallic taste in mouth
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Vision changes
Frequent urination
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