Diamox vs. Mannitol

• Are Diamox and Mannitol the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Diamox?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Mannitol?
• What is Diamox?
• What is Mannitol?
• What Drugs Interact with Diamox?
• What Drugs Interact with Mannitol?
• How Should Diamox Be Taken?
• How Should Mannitol Be Taken?

Diamox Sequels(acetazolamide) andMannitol(mannitol injection) are used to treatglaucoma.

Diamox Sequels is also used to treat and to preventacute mountain sickness(altitude sickness). Diamox Sequels is also used as a part of some treatment plans forcongestive heart failureandseizure disorders.

Mannitol is also used to increaseurineproduction, and to treat or prevent medical conditions that are caused by an increaseinbody fluids/water(e.g.,cerebral edema,kidneyfailure).

Commonside effectsof Diamox include:

• dizziness,
• lightheadedness, and
• an increased amount of urine, especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to themedication.

Other side effects of Diamox Sequels include:

• blurred visionor changes in vision,
• dry mouth,
• drowsiness,
• loss of appetite,
• stomachupset,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• constipation,
• diarrhea,
• changes intaste,
• headache,
• tiredness,
• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• weakness,
• nervousness,
• mildtremor,
• confusion,
• increasedsensitivityof theskinto sunlight,
• worseninggout,
• loss ofblood sugarcontrol(if you are diabetic), or
• ringing in your ears or hearing problems.

Tell yourdoctor如果你有不太可能,但严重的副作用的Diamox Sequels including:

• increased body hair,
• hearing loss,
• unusual tiredness,
• persistent nausea or vomiting, or
• severe stomach orabdominal pain.

Common side effects of Mannitol include:

• headache,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• vomiting,
• drymouth,
• thirst,
• dehydration,
• blurred vision,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• runny nose,
• armpain,
• chills,
• dizziness,
• low blood pressure(hypotension),
• hives,
• irregularheartbeat,
• electrolyteimbalance, and
• irritation/pain/swelling at the injection site.

Diamox Sequels (acetazolamide) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used to treat glaucoma and to treat and to preventacutemountain sickness(altitude sickness). Diamox Sequels is also used as a part of some treatment plans for congestiveheart failureandseizuredisorders.

Mannitol I.V. (mannitol injection) is adiureticused to increase urine production, and to treat or prevent medical conditions that are caused by an increase in body fluids/water (e.g.,cerebraledema, glaucoma, kidney failure).

Diamox Sequels may interact withcyclosporine,primidone, diflunisal,aspirinand other salicylates, orlithium. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Diamox Sequels should be used duringpregnancyonly if prescribed. This medication passes intobreast milkbut is unlikely to harm anursinginfant.

Mannitol may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

治疗青光眼,Diamo的推荐剂量x Sequels is 1capsule(500mg) two times a day. To treat acute mountain sickness, dosage is 500 mg to 1000 mg daily, in divided doses using tablets or extended-release capsules as appropriate.

The usual adult dosage of Mannitol ranges from 50 to 200 g in a 24-hour period, but in most instances an adequate response will be achieved at a dosage of approximately 100 g/24 hours.