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ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET

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SALT COMPOSITION
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Product introduction

ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight. ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye.

You can take ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.

The most common side effect is headache. Other side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, and taste change. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine. It is also reported to cause choroidal effusion (fluid buildup between the choroid and sclera.) or choroidal detachment (separation of the choroid from the sclera due to fluid accumulation) in some people. If you experience such reactions, inform your doctor.


Avoid using of this medicine if you have a known history of allergic reaction to any of the components of this medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you. Additionally, let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes before taking the medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine as it may cause hamrful effects to the mother or the developing baby.


Uses of Actamide Tablet

Benefits of Actamide Tablet

In Glaucoma

ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It helps reduce pressure in your eyes that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.

Side effects of Actamide Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Actamide

  • Taste change
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness

How to use Actamide Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Actamide Tablet works

ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
.ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

What if you forget to take Actamide Tablet?

If you miss a dose of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
  • Usually used in combination with other anti-glaucoma medications.
  • Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET can make you very drowsy.
  • It may cause a tingling sensation in hands and feet. Take potassium-rich foods (banana and coconut water), and get potassium levels checked regularly.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Sulfonamides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Patient concerns

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Golucoma in eye pain in eye both
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma needs prompt treatment Visit glaucoma specialist
Eye pressure since 2 years. Diabetic patient.timilol eye drops using.remedy pls
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma once occurs shd be treated life long. Visit glaucoma specialist
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FAQs

Q. What does ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET do?

ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.

Q. Who should not take ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET?

You should not take ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET or sulfa drugs. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effect on your baby.

Q. Is ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET effective?

ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. I feel better now, can I stop using ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET?

No, you should not stop using ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because if you stop the medication before completing the treatment, your symptoms may return or even worsen. Use ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET in the dose and duration advised by your doctor to get maximum benefit of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET?

If you forget a dose of ACTAMIDE 250MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

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