CIDAMEX 250 MG 20 TAB

* Indications:
  – Open angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma and preoperatively in angle closure glaucoma.
  – A second line drug for both tonic-clonic and partial seizures and occasionally helpful in
  atypical absence, atonic and tonic seizures and centrecephalic epilepsy.
  – As adjunctive treatment of edema due to congestive heart failure and drug induced oedema.
  – As prophylaxis therapy against mountain sickness.
* Contraindications:
  – Hypokalemia, hyponatremia and hyperchloremic acidosis.
  – Renal and severe hepatic impairment and suprarenal gland failure.
  – Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.
  – Long-term treatment in patients with chronic non-congestive angle closure glaucoma.
* Precautions and warnings:
  – If used for prolonged period, monitor blood count and plasma electrolyte concentrations.
  – Used cautiously in pulmonary obstruction (risk of acidosis), elderly, pregnancy and
  breast-feeding.
  – Used cautiously in patients receiving concomitant high doses of aspirin.
* Dosage and administration:
  – Usual dose: 1-4 tablets daily in divided doses according to the case or as prescribed
  by the physician.
  – For epilepsy in children: (8-30) mg / kg daily, maximum 750 mg daily.
* Code: 6221043010571