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Neptazane is also known as Methazolamide. The drug is prepared in the form of tablets with a weight of 25mg each. The pills are white, round, and printed with the letters "EFF" and "21". Neptazane is used in some cases of glaucoma to rebalance the pressure in the eye.1. Uses of the drug Neptazane
Medicines are used to rebalance the pressure inside the eyes because certain types of glaucoma cause them to rise. When the pressure inside the eye is balanced again, the patient reduces the risk of blindness, vision loss and nerve damage. Methazolamide is classified as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. The mechanism of action of this drug is to reduce the production of fluid inside the eye, thereby bringing the pressure back to normal.
2. How to use Neptazane
Neptazane is used orally. Dosage is usually 2 or 3 times a day. For patients with stomach pain, the drug can be taken with food. In addition, the drug can cause some side effects such as kidney stones, drinking lots of water will reduce this risk. Dosage depends on each person's condition and the body's ability to respond to treatment.
Strictly follow the doctor's regulations on the time and dose of medication. The best way to make sure you don't miss a dose is to set a reminder on your phone every time you take your medication. Continue to take the medicine as prescribed even if the symptoms are gone. Most people with glaucoma or high pressure in the eye do not feel sick.
Thuốc Neptazane có thể được uống kèm với thức ăn hoặc không
3. Neptazane side effects
While using Neptazane you may experience nausea, loss of appetite, change in appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, increased urination, dizziness, drowsiness or fatigue. These symptoms often appear as the body is gradually adapting to the drug. If these symptoms persist or become more complicated, take the patient to medical facilities to get help.
Possible side effects, such as: Signs of kidney stones (such as painful urination, fever, chills, pink or bloody urine), signs of infection (such as: sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills), easy bleeding or bruising, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, ringing in the ears. Additionally, patients may experience nausea or vomiting that won't stop, loss of appetite, stomach or abdominal pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, confusion, fast or pounding heart, seizures. When the patient has one of these symptoms, go to the nearest medical facility for help.
Some signs that you have a serious allergy, for example: Red, itchy or swollen rash (especially on the face, tongue and throat), dizziness, difficulty breathing. However, potentially fatal allergic reactions are very rare.
4. Precautions
Before taking methazolamide, tell your doctor about any allergies you may have (for example, an allergic reaction to the ingredients of the medicine or to food, animal dander, pollen, etc.). .). In the composition of the drug contains some inactive substances, these substances can affect your health.
Talk to your doctor about your personal and family medical history, especially of: Adrenal gland problems (such as Addison's disease), liver disease (such as cirrhosis), problems respiratory problems, diabetes, gout, kidney problems (such as a history of kidney stones), untreated mineral imbalances (such as low sodium or potassium, hyperchloremic acidosis) , an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
Người mắc bệnh xơ gan nên thận trọng khi uống Neptazane
The side effects of the medicine may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. With subjects using alcohol and marijuana, this symptom will appear more severe. Do not drive or do tasks that require high concentration after taking the medicine.
When using Neptazane, your skin will become more sensitive. Therefore, you need to avoid standing in the sun for too long. Before going out, you need to carefully cover up, apply sunscreen on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun a lot. Before surgeries, give your doctor a list of all the medicines you are taking (such as prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and other supplements).
For pregnant and lactating women, doctors advise that this drug should be used only when absolutely necessary. If you have no other options, talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of the drug.
5. Notes in the process of taking the drug
Do not share medicines with others. Tests to check the blood count, blood potassium levels, and liver function should be performed while taking this medicine. Do not leave the medicine in the bathroom or a place with high humidity, otherwise it may affect the quality of the medicine.
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Reference source: webmd.com
