The drug is taken orally, strictly according to the doctor's prescription.
In case of admission, do not increase the dose with the next dose.
- Edema Syndrome
At the beginning of treatment take 250 mg in the morning. To achieve maximum diuretic effect, it is necessary to take DIAKARB® once a day every other day or 2 days in a row with a one-day break. Increasing the dose does not enhance the diuretic effect.
- Glaucoma
DIAKARB® should be taken as part of a comprehensive therapy.
Adults with open-angle glaucoma the drug is prescribed in a dose of 250 mg 1-4 times a day. Doses exceeding 1000 mg do not increase the therapeutic effect. In secondary glaucoma, the drug is given in a dose of 250 mg every 4 hours during the day.In some patients, the therapeutic effect is manifested after a short-term dose of 250 mg twice a day.
In acute attacks of glaucoma: 250 mg 4 times a day.
Children, over 3 years old, with attacks of glaucoma: 10-15 mg / kg of body weight per day in 3-4 divided doses.
After 5 days of taking a break for 2 days. With prolonged treatment, it is necessary to prescribe potassium preparations, a potassium-sparing diet.
When preparing for surgery, appoint 250-500 mg on the eve and in the morning on the day of the operation.
- Epilepsy
Doses for adults:
250-500 mg / day in one session for 3 days, on the 4th day break.
With the simultaneous use of acetazolamide with other anticonvulsants at the beginning of treatment, 250 mg once a day is used, gradually increasing the dose if necessary.
Doses for children older than 3 years:
8-30 mg / kg per day, divided into 1-4 doses. The maximum daily dose is 750 mg.
- Acute "high altitude" disease
It is recommended to use the drug in a dose of 500-1000 mg per day.
In the case of rapid ascent, -1000 mg per day.
The drug should be used 24-48 hours before climbing. If symptoms of the disease appear, the treatment is continued for the next 48 hours or longer, if necessary.
- Intracranial hypertension
It is recommended to use the drug at a dose of 250 mg per day or 125-250 mg every 8-12 hours.
The maximum therapeutic effect is achieved by taking a dose of 750 mg per day.