Diamox

This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Diamox but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.


Overview:

Diamox
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Acetazolamide is a potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, effective in the control of fluid secretion, in the treatment of certain convulsive disorders and in the promotion of diuresis in instances of abnormal fluid retention. Acetazolamide is not a mercurial diuretic. Rather, it is a nonbacteriostatic sulfonamide possessing a chemical structure and pharmacological activity distinctly different from the bacteriostatic sulfonamides. For adjunctive treatment of: edema due to congestive heart failure; drug-induced edema; centrencephalic epilepsies; chronic simple (open-angle) glaucoma

Mechanism Of Action:
The anticonvulsant activity of Acetazolamide may depend on a direct inhibition of carbonic anhydrase in the CNS, which decreases carbon dioxide tension in the pulmonary alveoli, thus increasing arterial oxygen tension. The diuretic effect depends on the inhibition of carbonic anhydrase, causing a reduction in the availability of hydrogen ions for active transport in the renal tubule lumen. This leads to alkaline urine and an increase in the excretion of bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, and water.

News Articles on Acetazolamide

Altitude sickness can hit some hard in Vail  -  ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
Well established as a preventative, acetazolamide (Diamox) is often used and is about 75 percent effective. Started one day in advance, and continued ... Vail Daily News

Companies can now treat waste with just water!  -  ‎Dec 13, 2009‎
The product will be marketed in India by Ahmedabad based Alps Chemicals Pvt Ltd. The patent product, called Diamox Reactor, promotes the concept of 'green ... Business Standard

Verschollene Bergsteiger sind Lehrer aus Tettnang  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
...der zum Bergsteigen nach Buthan in den Himalaya reisen wollte: „Diamox [ist] nach meinem Kenntnisstand aus einer Fortbildung letzten Jahres kein (! ... Schwäbische Zeitung

Plaidoyer pour nos montagnes  -  14 Nov 2009
...j'ai rêvé qu'à leurs extrémités s'érigeaient des débits de boissons, des échoppes vendant du Red Bull, du Diamox, que les piliers de comptoir étaient ... kairn.com

Diamox is used to treat:  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Diamox works by stopping the action of a chemical in the body called carbonic anhydrase. This reduces the amount of a substance called bicarbonate which is ... Pattaya Daily News

Heal conquers Kilimanjaro  -  ‎Oct 26, 2009‎
Returning to his own tent with the assistance of one of the group, he took the Diamox pill and hoped to felt better after a night's sleep. ... Barbados Advocate

'This is a national problem'  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
..."There is nothing like diamox or drops to put in eyes. It's basic things you need." Two weeks ago the hospital did not have a working ECG ... Independent Online

Diamox lek p/chorobie wysokosciowej  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Mam do sprzedania opakowanie leku na chorobe wysokosciowa Diamox 250mg (100 tabletek powlekanych). Sklad:Acetazolamid 250mg. Producent: Goldshield/England. ... Wspinanie.pl

Mal de Altitude  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Apesar de que existem medicações que ajudam o tratamento, com exceção do Diamox que pode ser dado em dose dupla, ou seja, 250 mg a cada 12 horas, ... Alta Montanha

Q&A: Jonah Fisher at Everest Base Camp  -  May 11, 2008
...and whether you felt the need to take Diamox to aid acclimatisation. The group of international journalists moved from close to sea level in Beijing to ... BBC News

Diamox.(Drug overview)  -  Jan 22, 2007
Diamox controls fluid secretion. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma (excessive pressure in the eyes), epilepsy (for both brief and unlocalized ... Free with registration - PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs - AccessMyLibrary.com

LETTERS TO TRAVEL High adventure, high comedy on Beijing-Lhasa …  -  Nov 19, 2006
Talk to your doctor about Diamox, drink at least three liters of water every day and make liberal use of the oxygen hoses. The Nov. ... San Francisco Chronicle

Diamox Improves Sleep Apnea in Heart Failure  -  Jan 16, 2006
By Michael Smith,. CINCINNATI, Jan. 16 - A night-time dose of Diamox (acetazolamide) -- a mild diuretic and respiratory stimulant -- reduces central sleep ... MedPage Today

Adapting to high altitude needs to be done slowly  -  Apr 20, 2007
Your daughter can protect herself on her next visit by slowly ascending and by taking Diamox. It's a mild diuretic that affords good protection against ... Chattanooga Times Free Press

FDA Safety Labeling Changes: Crestor, Diamox Sequels, Femring  -  Jun 8, 2005
June 8, 2005 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved in March revisions to safety labeling to advise that use of rosuvastatin calcium tablets ... Medscape

IN BRIEF: Diamox shortage.(Brief Article)  -  Jul 9, 2005
Goldshields has announced a shortage of Diamox SR Capsules due to a delay in supply from Wyeth. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd. $4.95 - Chemist & Druggist - ECNext

05/28/07 #5 - Lisionopril and Diamox effective for Migraine with...  -  May 28, 2007
Diamox can be helpful for vestibular manifestations of headaches, Migraines, and other clinical problems. I am not aware of any literature that suggests ... HealthCentral.com

IN BRIEF: Diamox shortage.  -  Jul 9, 2005
Goldshields has announced a shortage of Diamox SR Capsules due to a delay in supply from Wyeth. Diamox SR supply is expected to be resumed by August. ... $9.94 - Chemist & Druggist - Alacra Store

Jupiter Bio in pact with US-based GI Logics  -  Jun 16, 2008
The focus of the agreement is on the "development and sales for the use of Diamox for eradication of H pylori and for a diagnostic test for infection by and ... Financial Express

You are hereInternationalDownloadsMountain medicine: Diamox  -  Jul 6, 2007
The BMC (British Mountaineering Council) is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hill walkers ... British Mountaineering Council

Erythromycin and Sulfisoxazole (Systemic).(Drug overview)  -  May 1, 2006
...or glaucoma medicine you take by mouth (for example, acetazolamide [eg, Diamox], dichlorphenamide [eg, Daranide], methazolamide [eg, Neptazane]). ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

Erythromycin and Sulfisoxazole (Systemic).  -  Oct 27, 2005
...or glaucoma medicine you take by mouth (for example, acetazolamide [eg, Diamox], dichlorphenamide [eg, Daranide], methazolamide [eg, Neptazane]). ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

Sulfonamides (Vaginal).  -  Feb 1, 2006
...or glaucoma medicine you take by mouth (for example, acetazolamide [eg, Diamox], dichlorphenamide [eg, Daranide], or methazolamide [eg, Neptazane]). ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

Surviving on thin air: It takes days to adjust to high altitudes  -  Apr 22, 2007
Your daughter can protect herself on her next visit by slowly ascending and by taking Diamox. It's a mild diuretic that affords good protection against ... SouthCoastToday.com - SouthCoastToday.com

One man's trek up Kilimanjaro  -  Mar 12, 2006
Diamox was the drug of choice for mountain sickness. ... But Diamox had its own side effects, including extreme tingling in our hands and feet and rashes on ... $2.95 - The Herald - NewsBank

Altitude sickness.(Sports Medicine Advisor 2006)(Disease/Disorder …  -  Nov 1, 2006
Two commonly prescribed medicines are acetazolamide (Diamox) and dexamethasone. If your symptoms go away at a lower altitude, you may try to return to a ... $4.95 - Clinical Reference Systems - ECNext

Altitude sickness.(Sports Medicine Advisor 2007)(Disease/Disorder …  -  May 31, 2007
Two commonly prescribed medicines are acetazolamide (Diamox) and dexamethasone. If your symptoms go away at a lower altitude, you may try to return to a ... $4.95 - Clinical Reference Systems - ECNext

Necesita Diamox  -  Dec 19, 2006
Armando José Hernández, de 42 años, padece de Síndrome de Crouzon y necesita 30 tabletas de Diamox de 250 miligramos, para aliviar una hemorragia nasal que ... El Nuevo Diario

Forum Chine Diamox / Mal des montagnes  -  Feb 12, 2008
Il ya un médicament appelé le diamox, mais je pense qu'il vaut mieux voir un médecin pour en savoir plus, surtout que tu as encore du temps devant toi. ... Routard.com

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Suggestions for avoiding altitude sickness  -  Apr 13, 2008
Doctors recommend starting on Diamox 24 hours before you arrive at high altitude ... Diamox is not for everyone, including those allergic to sulfa drugs. ... San Francisco Chronicle

Reaching the summit of Africa's highest mountain. Denis Haman was …  -  Apr 3, 2007
I had another few Neurofens for my headache, and upped my Diamox dose. The use of Diamox is a bit controversial. Originally designed for glaucoma and ... Times Online

Caso Epis: la video-verità dei russi  -  Jun 12, 2007
Gli abbiamo dato Diamox, 4 litri di ossigeno. ... Ora aspettiamo un poco, il Diamox deve agire, probabilmente l'edema può passare, anche il dexametazone ... Montagna.tv

NÃ¥ begynner alvoret  -  Feb 25, 2007
Jeg kjenner at det prikker i fingertuppene av Diamox tablettene mot høydesyke. Vi tar ingen sjanser. Temperaturen har vært behagelig så langt, ... Nettavisen

户外登山如何适应高海拔气候(3)  -  Mar 14, 2008
Diamox (acetazolamide)促进肾è„?排出碳酸氢根而使体内å?˜é…¸ï¼Œé…¸ä¿ƒè¿›å‘¼å?¸ä¸­æž¢æ??高 ... 所以Diamox 预防高山病的原ç?†ä¸»è¦?在,é™?低二氧化碳浓度å?Žï¼Œå› åœ¨è‚ºæ³¡å¤„的置æ?¢æ•ˆåº” ... 新浪网

Peak condition; Heavy packs, steep grades, lots of mileage. Four...  -  Jul 5, 2005
In addition to acclimatizing, [Barbara Brown] says she will take a prescription medication called Diamox that eases high-altitude symptoms on the day she ... Pay-Per-View - Los Angeles Times - ProQuest Archiver

高山症死亡判æ„?外ç?†è³   -  Nov 13, 2006
...陳漢文主任說,在��一般都使用「Diamox�藥�,「Diamox�是一種很弱的利尿劑,被 廣泛用在急性高山症和高海拔肺水腫已10多年了,它�以在一天之內��造�「高氧性 ... 自由時報

Morocco - Health & Safety  -  Nov 28, 2008
Diamox (acetazolamide) reduces the headache of AMS and helps the body acclimatise to the lack of oxygen. It is only available on prescription and those who ... Sydney Morning Herald

The pressure of living with hellish headaches; Blinding pain not...  -  Aug 12, 2005
Instead she takes a diuretic called Diamox, which is used to treat glaucoma, a disease where a ... All three women take Diamox, which is far from a cure. ... Pay-Per-View - Toronto Star - ProQuest Archiver

Viaggio alla scoperta dell'Everest  -  May 22, 2007
DIAMOX SI' O NO? - E naturalmente bisogna portarsi i medicinali adatti. ... Portarsi soprattutto un medicianale che siama Diamox, molto utile per il male di ... La Gazzetta dello Sport

Feasibility of day-case vitreoretinal surgery  -  Jul 21, 2006
Oral acetazolamide (Diamox) was required in 11 patients (22%) on the day of the operation to control IOP. One patient who underwent general anaesthesia had ... Nature.com

Conquering Kilimanjaro  -  Jun 29, 2007
We walked slowly, drank uncomfortably large amounts of water each day and took small doses of a medicine called Diamox, which counters the symptoms of ... Houston Chronicle

Team Chennai won the seven-day Reliability Class of Raid de Himalaya ...  -  Nov 7, 2006
Because of pep talk from the other two, who tutored him in precautionary measures, including the use of diamox tablets which thin the blood. ... Hindu

10 lessons of Kilimanjaro: The top isn't everything  -  Jun 17, 2007
If eating Diamox is wrong, I don't want to be right. ... Diamox is a prescription medication that helps your body adjust to high altitudes. ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Lommelegen.no - Helse pÃ¥ Internett - Spør Legen, sykdommer, skader, …  -  Apr 30, 2005
Jeg fikk diamox og dette hjalp. Samtidig sa han at dette kunne opereres. ... Diamox kan tas profylaktisk (dvs forebyggende) så snakk med din lege om dette ... Lommelegen.no

Op 27 oktober 2006 bereiken dertien huisartsen en een oogarts de top ...  -  Dec 13, 2006
Dan hebben we geen Diamox tegen hoogteziekte nodig. ... Een bijwerking van de Diamox wordt nog geopperd, maar als de laesies later op de dag ook op mijn ... Medisch Contact

X-GEN Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval for AcetaZOLAMIDE for …  -  Dec 22, 2008
The product is AP rated and equivalent to Diamox(R)(1) by Duramed Pharmaceuticals. ... (1) Diamox(R) is a registered trademark of Duramed Pharmaceuticals. Genetic Engineering News - Genetic Engineering News (press release)

Local News Bahraini climbs new heights...  -  Nov 11, 2007
Water to fight dehydration and the Diamox drug to reduce the effects of mountain sickness such as headaches, nausea and shortness of breath, ... Gulf Daily News

GP Life: A Nepalese adventure.  -  Apr 22, 2005
Taking Diamox myself was an experience and a half - all I can say is nobody regrets taking diuretics more than an insomniac doctor at 3am when her tent flap ... Free with registration - GP - AccessMyLibrary.com

Connecticut Trial Court Official Decisions - PROCTOR v. SAINT FRANCIS...  -  Feb 27, 2006
Dr. Judson informed Dr. Macinski that he thought the Plaintiff had a pseudo tumor cerebri and that he was considering the use of Diamox. ... Pay-Per-View - Connecticut Trial Court Official... - Loislaw

Altitude sickness in Eagle County  -  Dec 1, 2008
Diamox is one prescription medication that travelers can take for several days before ... Diamox is a diuretic that increases a patient's breathing rate, ... Vail Daily News

Altitude Sickness in Breckenridge, Colorado and How to Avoid It  -  Sep 29, 2008
He or she may prescribe you a drug known as Diamox. ... Children may have Diamox prescribed for them in smaller doses than adults. ... Buzzle

Web vodiÄ?:Maroko (1.deo)  -  Aug 16, 2005
Diamox (acetazolamide) smanjuje glavobolju kod AMS i pomaže da se telo aklimatizuje na nedostatak kiseonika. Kupuje se jedino na lekarski recept, ... B92

Conquering Kilimanjaro  -  May 27, 2007
We walked slowly, drank uncomfortably large amounts of water each day and took small doses of a medicine called Diamox, which counters the symptoms of ... $2.95 - San Antonio Express-News - NewsBank

Sujet: maladie de ménière et acouphènes  -  Apr 9, 2006
Le tanganil n'étant plus suffisant maintenant c'est betaserc et diamox. ... Je prends du betarsec depuis mai et du diamox. Le betarsec ... E-Santé.fr

Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - GAYTON v. McCOY (CDIll. 4...  -  Apr 21, 2008
Diamox 250 mg daily (a diuretic, same as Acetazolamide) 6. Amaryl 4 mg daily (for diabetes) Schmidt Dep. at 34, 38, 42, 43; Johnson Dep. 79-80; Moulton Dep. ... Pay-Per-View - Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - Loislaw

Doping: Betrug am Berg - Gesundheit - Gesellschaft - FAZ.NET  -  Oct 22, 2006
Das Zauberwort der siebziger Jahre war „Diamox“, das Symptome eines Hirnödems bei ... Auch Diamox gehöre für ihn ausschließlich zur Notfallversorgung. ... faz.net

戴å‹?益攻上è?–æ¯?峰基地營  -  May 15, 2007
...但是,當第五天爬到海拔4300公尺的高度時,原本拒�抗高山症藥物Diamox的他,�猛然 出�高山症症狀,頭痛欲裂,無法�飯,眼�甚至痛到�敢�開,逼得他�好乖乖地 ... 自由時報

Sujet: maladie de ménière et acouphènes  -  Oct 23, 2006
Je prends effectivement Betaserc et Diamox. Après 5 mois d'attente de résultats d'examens et ... Le traitement médical par betaserc et diamox permet de s. E-Santé.fr

Wenn in der Höhe die Luft knapp wird  -  Jul 4, 2007
..."Es ist bekannt, dass Diamox® die Aktivität des überall im Körper vorhandenen wichtigen Enzyms ... Es wäre also erstrebenswert, Diamox® so zu modifizieren, ... Juraforum.de

Everest - Mount Everest by climbers, news  -  Jun 15, 2007
Along with coffee, I gave him Diamox and Trental, since his fingers were severely frostbitten.� “We pulled him outside, put on his sunglasses and a ... Mounteverest

Getting started in therapeutics (C7947)  -  Nov 30, 2007
Acetazolamide (Diamox) can be given by mouth or intravenous (IV) injection and is typically used in the treatment of angle closure (500mg IV stat dose ... Optician Online

Kilimanjaro .  -  Mar 12, 2006
Diamox was the drug of choice for mountain sickness. ... But Diamox had its own side effects, including extreme tingling in our hands and feet and rashes on ... Rock Hill Herald - Google News Archive

Mal de altura  -  Jan 22, 2006
De no contar con esa pastilla, en la Argentina se puede conseguir Diamox, ... Una vez en Bolivia, además del Diamox ola sorojchi pill, se puede tomar una ... Lanacion.com - Lanacion.com (Argentina)

Non era dopato, chiede i danni ai medici  -  Aug 8, 2006
Viene ricoverato all?ospedale di S. Donà e, dimesso, seguito da un oculista di Fossalta che gli prescrive il Diamox 250. Visentin si accorge che si tratta ... L'Espresso

De retour du Nepal . mon experience sur le tour des Annapurnas + …  -  Sep 29, 2008
Pour le diamox, je me suis fait avoir. J'ai obéi à mon guide Bishnu (alors que ... Et dire que je ne saurai jamais si le Diamox m'a vraiment été utile ! ... Routard.com

A MOUNTAIN TOP MOMENT? -  -  Apr 22, 2007
If eating Diamox is wrong, I don't want to be right. ... Diamox is a prescription medication that helps your body adjust to high altitudes. ... Pay-Per-View - Palm Beach Post - NewsBank

WOULD-BE CLIMBER DISCOVERS LIMITS, FINDS NEW HEIGHTS  -  May 6, 2007
If eating Diamox is wrong, I don't want to be right. ... Diamox is a prescription medication that helps your body adjust to high altitudes. ... Pay-Per-View - Dayton Daily News - NewsBank

A rocky return to solid ground; Some ship, train or plane passengers ...  -  Jul 18, 2005
Now she is taking acetazolamide (Diamox) for vestibular migraines, but she said she couldn't tell if it was helping. Tusa said it was important to keep ... Pay-Per-View - Los Angeles Times - ProQuest Archiver

Sujet: maladie de ménière  -  Jun 7, 2008
Je prends depuis le 1er mai 1 comprimé de Diamox en 3 prises (1/4 le matin, ... A part le Diamox, je me contente de 2 cp de Betaserc (matin et soir). ... E-Santé.fr

Article: High-tech child's play; Soon, experts say, the real thing...  -  Nov 16, 2005
...portfolio with ... assets in the United States related to three currently marketed products. The three products are Diamox Sequels (for glaucoma ... ... Pay-Per-View - Christian Science Monitor - HighBeam Research

Jupiter Bio ties up with GI Logics  -  Jun 16, 2008
The US-based company will transfer its technology and marketing rights for the development of Diamox, the drug and the diagnostic strip detection kit to ... सिफी - सिफी

A mountain of memories in Peru  -  Oct 25, 2005
Now the super-bus cruised on to 4000m without interruption as most passengers, except those on the wonder-drug, Diamox, became pie-eyed in the thin air of ... New Zealand Herald

Flying over the top of the world  -  May 17, 2007
The pilots were also taking Diamox, a drug that reduces cerebrospinal fluid formation and helps the human body to acclimatise more quickly. BBC News

Balade de santé à 5000m (Chukung 4730m -> Chukung Ri 5550m -> …  -  Feb 1, 2007
Comme ça ne passe pas avec un doliprane, je décide de prendre un diamox car il ... Et bien pour le montagnard, c'est pareil : le diamox, c'est le mercalm de ... I-Voyages

Høydesyke kan du fÃ¥ dersom du for raskt gÃ¥r opp i høyder over 2000 moh  -  Aug 11, 2007
...-Ved hurtig oppstigning for eksempel ved flygning til topper høyere enn 3000 moh, kan du forebygge ved å ta Diamox tabletter dagen før oppstigning og ... Lommelegen.no

Mal di montagna sugli sci  -  Dec 20, 2007
Vorrei chiedere se prendendo il Diamox o un'aspirina ai primi sintomi potrei ... Invece, la letteratura medica consiglia di assumere il Diamox quando i ... Montagna.org

RE: Hilfe! Ständig Brummen im Ohr  -  Jul 13, 2006
Die Diamox-Tabletten soll ich noch aufgebrauchen. Ich frage mich jetzt allerdings, ... Auch für die Augen soll das Diamox ja nicht gerade gesund sein. ... Onmeda

Jupiter Bioscience, GI Logics sign licensing deal  -  Jun 16, 2008
Under the agreement, Jupiter will develop and sell the drug diamox and a diagnostic test for eradicating the H.pylori bacterium, which causes peptic ulcers, ... Reuters India

Golfing great King puts focus on Africa with 'Hike For Hope'  -  Dec 27, 2008
We will be taking Diamox, which is recommended to help with altitude sickness. Debbie and I have gotten good tips, such as to bring along toe warmers for ... USA Today

The New York Times > Magazine > Image >  -  Oct 24, 2007
Ask your doctor about a prescription for Diamox, which helps prevent and treat altitude sickness. OUTFITTERS: Most Kilimanjaro treks start at around $4000 ... New York Times

Up the Mountain Slowly, Very Slowly  -  Oct 28, 2007
Considering the aspirin, Diamox and Imodium I had already consumed that morning, I now had more drugs circulating through my system than Andy Warhol on a ... New York Times

Up the Mountain Slowly, Very Slowly  -  Oct 28, 2007
Ask your doctor about a prescription for Diamox, which helps prevent and treat altitude sickness. OUTFITTERS: Most Kilimanjaro treks start at around $4000 ... New York Times

Pseudotumor cerebri  -  Dec 4, 2008
One of the first drugs usually tried is acetazolamide (Diamox), a glaucoma drug that reduces the production of cerebrospinal fluid by at least 50 percent. ... CNN International

The road to Shangri-La  -  Dec 15, 2007
...peanut butter, honey, tuna, sugar, Nescafé, orzo, party balloons, books, cashews, burgundy, and Diamox for altitude. I had taken up daily meditation. ... Telegraph.co.uk

The woes of Kilimanjaro  -  Apr 2, 2005
Two men in the hut pop Diamox pills, a prescription drug for altitude sickness. Talk is low and muted, mostly in foreign tongues. ... The Age

Denver Hospitals Prepare For The DNC  -  Aug 19, 2008
If you know from previous trips that you're prone to altitude problems, there is a prescription medication called Diamox that can accelerate your body's ... WFMY News 2

HOUSE CALL WITH DR. SANJAY GUPTA  -  Dec 20, 2008
Now prior to leaving for a trip, you can also take a drug known as Diamox to help curb the symptoms. Loading up on carbs, drinking lots of water can help as ... CNN International

HIGH TRAIN TO TIBET World's highest railway is breathtaking feat of …  -  Nov 5, 2006
I was feeling relatively chipper due to Diamox, a prescription drug that prevents altitude sickness. Even so, I was lightheaded and a little dizzy, ... San Francisco Chronicle

The pinnacle of success -- and disgust -- for climbers  -  Apr 9, 2006
The other thing they do is take a prescription drug called Diamox. It's very effective in warding off altitude sickness, but it has a number of side effects ... San Francisco Chronicle

Peru's Inca culture lures visitors  -  Aug 30, 2007
My doctor prescribed acetazolamide (Diamox), to speed up the acclimatization process. I took the medication for 48 hours prior to our arrival by plane in ... Houston Chronicle

World's loftiest train ride a breathtaking feat  -  Apr 8, 2007
I was feeling relatively chipper due to Diamox, a prescription drug that prevents altitude sickness. Even so, I was lightheaded and a little dizzy. ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

TRAVEL INSIDER; Tune in to symptoms of altitude sickness  -  Feb 10, 2008
Prescription medications such as acetazolamide (Diamox) and dexamethasone (Decadron) often help. But the best antidote is awareness. ... Pay-Per-View - Los Angeles Times - ProQuest Archiver

Boca Raton dentist Stanger is always on the run.  -  Dec 2, 2006
...hard time handling high altitude, he learned a mountain climber's secret how to avert the ill effects by taking the diuretic Diamox and had no problem. ... Free with registration - South Florida Sun - Sentinel - AccessMyLibrary.com

Everest update: Breathing gets harder as team climbs higher.  -  May 11, 2006
I finally broke down and started Diamox (a drug used by climbers to prevent or relieve the symptoms of acute mountain sickness), which has some other side ... Free with registration - Sacramento Bee - AccessMyLibrary.com

ROSEN: Tail wags bubbly taste  -  Aug 29, 2007
It turns out there's a mountain-sickness medication very popular among elite climbers called Diamox, and because it contains a potent anhydrase inhibitor, ... Rocky Mountain News

Trekker's Travelogue: Mt. Kilimanjaro mission accomplished  -  Dec 27, 2008
...to the Mweka Gate this morning, the worst of our war wounds was sunburned faces, upset stomachs and the residual Diamox-induced tingling hands and feet. ... New York Daily News

Trekker's Travelogue: What's in Eloise's Mt. Kilimanjaro pack?  -  Dec 22, 2008
Diamox: Even hardcore climbers carry this altitude sickness medication to help them through if they get struck down. Lipsalve and sunscreen: Unless you want ... New York Daily News

A to Z of healthy travel  -  Sep 9, 2008
Plan to ascend gradually and carry ginko biloba and Diamox in your medical kit. Bird flu has now subsided but it has not gone. You are safe provided you do ... NEWS.com.au

Enigmatic peak  -  Mar 4, 2007
Carry tablets of Acetazolamide (Diamox) to be on the safe side. Weather and time permitting, a trip to Pangerchuli (5000 metres) from the Pass provides ... Hindu

Jupiter Biosciences signs agreement with Gl Logics  -  Jun 16, 2008
The focus is on development and sales for the use of Diamox for eradication of H.pylori and for a diagnostic test for infection by and eradication of the ... Business Standard

Bhutan: Stunning scenery and family-oriented people  -  Feb 17, 2008
I carried Cipro (for giardia relief) and Diamox (to increase respiration), but needed little of either. Up-to-date vaccinations are important and useful ... San Diego Union - Tribune - San Diego Union Tribune

Local News Conquering Kilimanjaro  -  Jul 19, 2008
It was probably a combination of the malaria tablets and the Diamox altitude sickness tablets," he said. Before returning to Bahrain, Mr Payne also spent ... Gulf Daily News

Kidney Stones - What Increases Your Risk  -  May 30, 2007
...have more problems with kidney stones. Medicine. Some medicines, such as acetazolamide (Diamox), or indinavir (Crixivan), can cause kidney stones to form. WebMD

Four months of prep, a New Year party at 3,500m and the first rays of...  -  Nov 3, 2007
At the New Year party, we met other trekkers coming from even higher altitudes, who talked about having to be on Diamox because of altitude sickness. ... Livemint

Kilimanjaro: High and mighty  -  Apr 13, 2008
That, and a supply of Diamox, to fend off altitude sickness. Our approach was on the Machame, the most scenic and second-most heavily traveled — a distant ... Providence Journal

Dawn atop Kilimanjaro and the cellphone works  -  Jul 17, 2008
Then again, we were taking Diamox, the recommended drug to prevent altitude sickness. The most difficult section came on day four. We camped among the rocks ... CBC.ca

Glaucoma and vision 2020  -  Oct 15, 2008
A tablet form exists as acetazolamide (Diamox), but it has greater side effects than the drops. Prostaglandins like latanoprost (Xalatan), ... Jamaica Gleaner

The A to Z of healthy travel  -  Aug 31, 2008
Plan to ascend gradually and carry ginko biloba and Diamox in your medical kit. Bird flu has now subsided but it has not gone. You are safe provided you do ... NEWS.com.au

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Diamox is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAcetamidothiadiazolesulfonamide; Acetamox; Acetazolam; Acetazolamid; Acetazolamide; Acetazolamide Sodium; Acetazolamine; Acetazoleamide; Acetozalamide; Ak-Zol; Apo-Acetazolamide; Atenezol; Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor; Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor 6063; Cidamex; Dazamide; Defiltran; Dehydratin; Diacarb; Diakarb; Diamox; Diamox Sequels; Didoc; Diluran; Diuramid; Diureticum-Holzinger; Diuriwas; Diutazol; Donmox; Duiramid; Edemox; Eumicton; Fonurit; Glaupax; Glupax; Natrionex; Nephramid; Nephramide; Phonurit; Sk-Acetazolamide; Storzolamide; Vetamox

Drug Category:
Diamox is categorized under the following by the FDA: Diuretics; Anticonvulsants; Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; ATC:S01EC01

Dosage Forms:
TABLET

Absorption:
Not Available

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
N-(5-sulfamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)ethanamide





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