METHAZOLAMIDE DESCRIPTION

Neptazane (Methazolamide)

This medicine is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used to treat glaucoma. Note: Brand Name Neptazane is no longer available in Canada.

Why is Methazolamide prescribed?

Methazolamide, anhydrase is used to treat the eye condition called chronic open-angle glaucoma. This type of glaucoma is caused by a gradual blockage of the outflow of fluid in the front compartment of the eye over a period of years, causing a slow rise in pressure. It rarely occurs before the age of 40. Methazolamide is also used in the type called acute angle-closure glaucoma when pressure within the eye must be lowered before surgery.

Where can I order Methazolamide from? Can I buy Methazolamide at Canadian Prices?

Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Methazolamide at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Methazolamide from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Methazolamide and when you order Methazolamide it will be delivered with express shipping.

Most important fact about Methazolamide

This medication is related to sulfa drugs and can cause allergic reactions, including fever, rash, redness and peeling of the skin, hives, difficulty breathing, serious skin and blood disorders, and even death. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced. He or she should monitor your blood while you are taking this drug. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic symptoms.

How should you take Methazolamide?

Take Methazolamide exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may have you use it with other eye medications.

--If you miss a dose...

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

--Storage instructions...

Store Methazolamide at room temperature.

What Methazolamide side effects may occur?

Methazolamide Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any occur or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Methazolamide. Most reactions to Methazolamide have been mild and disappear when the medication is stopped or the dosage is adjusted.

More common Methazolamide side effects may include:
Confusion, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, excessive urination, fatigue, fever, general feeling of not being well, headache, hearing problems, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, rash, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reaction, taste changes, temporary nearsightedness, tingling in fingers, toes, hands, or feet

Rare Methazolamide side effects may include:
Black, tarry stools, blood in the urine, convulsions, hives, increased sensitivity to light, kidney stones, paralysis

Why should Methazolamide not be prescribed?

Methazolamide is not for use against all types of glaucoma--only the ones mentioned in "Why is this drug prescribed?" Also, you should not use Methazolamide if you have kidney or liver disease, adrenal gland disorders, or low sodium or potassium levels.

Special warnings about Methazolamide

Methazolamide can aggravate acidosis, a condition in which the blood is too acidic.

If you have emphysema or a lung blockage, this drug will be prescribed cautiously.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Methazolamide

If Methazolamide is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered.

Methazolamide and high-dose aspirin taken at the same time can cause loss of appetite, rapid breathing, lethargy, coma, and even death.

Use of Methazolamide with steroids may lower your potassium level.

Special Methazolamide information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Methazolamide in pregnancy have not been adequately studied. Methazolamide should be used by a pregnant woman only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the developing baby. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Methazolamide may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding until your treatment with Methazolamide is finished.

Recommended Methazolamide dosage

ADULTS

The usual dosage is 50 milligrams to 100 milligrams taken 2 to 3 times a day.

Overdosage

Any drug taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Methazolamide, seek medical attention immediately.