Diacarb: instructions for use

"Diacarb" instruction for use advises botha drug that actively enhances urination. It is used when there is a delay in the body of sodium and water, for the treatment and prevention of edema of various origins and is a preparation of synthetic origin.

The active substance of the medicine isacetalozamide, which promotes better water-salt metabolism in the body, while not violating the acid-base balance and, accordingly, has a diuretic effect. The preparation is produced in the form of round tablets having white color and containing such auxiliary substances as starch, sodium gluconate, talc.

"Diacarb" instruction manual recommendsuse for glaucoma (including acute attacks), edematous syndrome (if insufficient blood circulation, kidney problems, liver cirrhosis, etc.). It is effective in the treatment of epilepsy and Meniere's disease as part of a comprehensive treatment.

Do not use Diacarb ifpatient diabetes mellitus, acute renal or hepatic insufficiency, hypokalemia, uremia, Addison's disease. Contraindication is also increased sensitivity to the components contained in the drug, especially to the main active ingredient. During the carrying out of a child and his breast-feeding, treatment with this drug is prohibited, since it is possible to have a negative effect on the baby's body. With caution and under the supervision of a doctor, the drug is prescribed to patients who have edemas of hepatic or renal origin, as well as with the simultaneous administration of acetylsalicylic acid in large doses.

Preparation "Diakarb" instructions for useuse recommends as follows. If the agent is necessary for the treatment of edematous syndrome, the most effective dosage is 250-375 mg, taken orally 1 time per day, preferably in the morning. It is better to take the therapy every other day, sometimes it is allowed to use the medicine for two days in a row with a one-day break.

In cases of acute attacks, glaucoma is prescribed250 mg of the drug up to 6 times a day. In the complex treatment of epilepsy within 3 days is taken from 250 mg to 500 mg per day, after which a short break is made. It should be noted that the exact treatment scheme will be advised by the doctor, given the overall clinical picture, age and expected effect.

If there was an accidental admission passDiacarb, the instructions for use do not recommend increasing the dose the next time you take the medication. With epilepsy in children, it is possible to use the drug from 4 months already. When calculating the daily dose are guided by the patient's body weight (10-15 ml per kg), after which it is divided into several receptions in equal parts. In some cases, the use of other anticonvulsant drugs is possible. Then at the beginning of therapy one tablet is prescribed, with time the dose increases, but in the end should not be more than 750 mg.

Sometimes children under one year of the medicine "Diakarb"Neurology is prescribed for the complex treatment of hydrocephalus. Effectively, and with increased ICP. The dosage in this case will be affected by the age and condition of the small patient. Most often, the use of Asparkam is also recommended at the same time, which will help to replenish potassium, which is destroyed by the action of Diakarb.

Since this druglow toxicity, cases of side effects are rare. These can be allergic reactions, general muscle weakness, tinnitus, convulsions. With prolonged use, there may be drowsiness, disorientation, dizziness. In such cases, it is not recommended to drive and work requiring stress.

Cases of overdose and signs of acute poisoning with the drug has not been described.