ACETA 250MG TABLET SR
ACETA 250MG TABLET SR 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. ACETA 250MG TABLET SR works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye. You can take ACETA 250MG TABLET SR 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. This drug is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes.
Written by: Shubham Kumar Singh, B pharmacy
Reviewed by: Dr. Jay Faldu, MBBS
Last updated on: 28-10-2023
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Quick Summary
ACETA 250MG TABLET SR 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. ACETA 250MG TABLET SR works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye. You can take ACETA 250MG TABLET SR 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. This drug is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes.
Benefits of ACETA 250MG TABLET SR
Glaucoma
In Glaucoma ACETA 250MG TABLET SR 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 ACETA 250MG TABLET SR
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.
Directions for Use
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. ACETA 250MG TABLET SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
ACETA 250MG TABLET SR 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.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with ACETA 250MG TABLET SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - ACETA 250MG TABLET SR 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - ACETA 250MG TABLET SR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies.
Driving
UNSAFE - ACETA 250MG TABLET SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. .ACETA 250MG TABLET SR can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION - ACETA 250MG TABLET SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ACETA 250MG TABLET SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of ACETA 250MG TABLET SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION - ACETA 250MG TABLET SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ACETA 250MG TABLET SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of ACETA 250MG TABLET SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
What If You Forget to take ACETA 250MG TABLET SR?
If you miss a dose of ACETA 250MG TABLET SR, 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.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
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311 , Ambedkar Park Road , Tara Mandal ,, Gorakhpur -273017, UP 273017, IN
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