Azm Tablets (250mg)

Description

Azm Tablets (250mg): uses, side effects, dosage, and price

AZM Tablet 250mg, a medication by Ethical Laboratories (PVT) LTD, contains acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, used to treat various medical conditions such as edema, acute mountain sickness, glaucoma, and seizure disorders. It also addresses fluid accumulation, altitude-related discomfort, intraocular pressure regulation, and certain epilepsy types.

Formula: Acetazolamide

How it works:

This medication blocks the activity of certain enzymes in the body, which relieves symptoms of altitude or mountain sickness, glaucoma, edema, and seizures.

Uses:

Azm Tablets (250mg) are used for:

• Edema: Treatment of edema, abnormal accumulation of fluid, associated with congestive heart failure or specific drugs.
• Acute mountain sickness: Relief of symptoms associated with altitude or mountain sickness.
• Glaucoma: Relief of symptoms in open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and preoperatively in acute angle-closure glaucoma.
• Seizure disorder: Treatment of centrencephalic epilepsies such as petit mal and unlocalized seizures.

Uses for eyes:

These Tablet, containing Acetazolamide, are commonly used for eye-related conditions such as open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and preoperative treatment in acute angle-closure glaucoma. It helps lower intraocular pressure, manage optic nerve head edema, and alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness, including eye-related discomfort

Uses in Urdu:

ورم: ورم کا علاج، سیال کا غیر معمولی جمع ہونا، دل کی خرابی یا مخصوص ادویات سے منسلک۔
شدید پہاڑی بیماری: اونچائی یا پہاڑی بیماری سے وابستہ علامات سے نجات۔
گلوکوما: کھلے زاویہ گلوکوما، ثانوی گلوکوما، اور پہلے سے پہلے شدید زاویہ بند گلوکوما میں علامات سے نجات۔
دوروں کی خرابی: سینٹرنسفیلک مرگی کا علاج جیسے پیٹیٹ مال اور غیر مقامی دورے۔

Side effects:

Some side effects of Azm Tablets are:

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Numbness, tingling in arms or legs (severe)
• Increased thirst (severe)
• Increased urination frequency (severe)
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Confusion

When not to use:

• Allergy to sulphonamide class or inactive ingredients.
• Severe liver impairment.
• Severe kidney impairment.
• Chronic non-congestive angle-closure glaucoma.
• Addison’s disease.
• Altered levels of sodium, potassium, and chlorine ions.

Warnings:

• Use with caution in the elderly, liver diseases, kidney diseases, respiratory diseases, and severe allergic reactions.
• Avoid activities like driving or operating machinery if experiencing certain symptoms.
• Report any unusual symptoms promptly.

Dosage:

• Oral: Adults: Start with 250-375 mg once a day; the dose may vary depending on the condition.
• Dosage varies by condition; see a healthcare doctor.

Price in Pakistan:

Azm Tablets (250mg)  are available for Rs 91 in Pakistan.