Avva Tablet (Acetazolamide 250mg)

Description

Avva Tablet is a medicine used to treat glaucoma (an eye condition with abnormally high pressure inside the eye that may eventually lead to blindness) and oedema (abnormal retention of fluids). It is used in the treatment of epilepsy (fits or convulsions) in combination with other medicines. Avva Tablet is also used to prevent or reduce the symptoms of mountain sickness. This medicine works by blocking the action of an enzyme in your body. It decreases the production of fluid within your eyes.

Avva Tablet can cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, increased urge to urinate, decreased appetite, change of taste, numbness of fingers and toes, drowsiness, and flushing (redness of the skin, usually of the face). If you have blood in the urine or experience painful urination, seek medical help immediately. This medicine might cause drowsiness so avoid any activity which requires concentration like driving.

Avva Tablet can be taken with or without food. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. For the ease of remembering, take the medicine at around the same time every day.

Avva Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are taking Avva Tablet before undergoing surgery. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems before taking Avva Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Avva Tablet
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Numbness, tingling in arms or legs
Increased thirst
Increased urination frequency
Drowsiness
Headache
Confusion
Fever and cough
Blood in urine
Yellowing of skin and eyes
Sore throat
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Severe skin rash and hives
Change in taste
Decrease in sexual drive
Flushing

Uses of Avva Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Glaucoma
Acute mountain sickness
Epilepsy
Oedema

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avva Tablet is not recommended if you have a known allergy to this medicine. If you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), itching/swelling (especially in the face/throat/lips/tongue), breathing difficulty, etc., inform your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.
Severe liver impairment
Avva Tablet is not recommended if you have severe liver problems as it increases the risk of hepatic encephalopathy (condition when the liver fails to work properly thus, toxins start to build up in the blood that travels to the brain and affect brain function). This medicine should be used with extreme caution in case of mild to moderate liver impairment.
Severe kidney impairment
Acetazolamide is removed from the body through the kidneys. Hence, Avva Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe impairment of kidney function as it increases the risk of serious side effects and other complications.
Chronic non-congestive angle-closure glaucoma
Angle-closure glaucoma is a condition that occurs when the iris (coloured tissue at the front of your eye with pupil in the centre) narrows or blocks the drainage angle (area of the eye which allows the fluid to drain from the eye). Hence, fluid cannot circulate through the eyes and lead to an increase in pressure. Avva Tablet is not recommended for use if you have chronic non-congestive angle-closure glaucoma as it may worsen your condition.
Altered levels of sodium/potassium
Avva Tablet may increase the excretion of potassium and sodium from your body. Therefore, this medicine is not recommended if you have low blood levels of sodium and/or potassium as it may worsen your condition.
Adrenal insufficiency
Adrenal insufficiency is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce a sufficient amount of certain hormones. Avva Tablet is not recommended in such conditions as it increases the risk of severe side effects.

Warnings

Pregnancy
Avva Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy, unless absolutely necessary. All the benefits and risks should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Avva Tablet may be taken with caution if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Other medicines
Avva Tablet may interact with many other medicines and this may cause serious side effects. Hence, you should inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines, herbs, and/or supplements.
Use in children
Avva Tablet is not recommended for use in children since the safety and efficacy are not clinically established.
Use in elderly
Avva Tablet should be used with extreme caution in elderly people since the risk of side effects is significantly high. Close monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement may be necessary based on the condition.
Liver diseases
Avva Tablet should be used with caution if you have mild to moderate liver problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary.
Kidney diseases
Avva Tablet should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney problems due to the increased risk of si effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary.
Respiratory diseases
Avva Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of respiratory diseases such as COPD, respiratory acidosis, etc., since it may worsen your condition. Close monitoring of lung function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient’s condition.
Driving or operating machines
Use of Avva Tablet may cause side effects such as muscle weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, and visual disturbances. If you experience any of these symptoms, avoid activities such as driving or operating a machine.