Gromide 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Growell Vision
Salt Composition
Acetazolamide (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Gromide 250mg Tablet is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
You can take Gromide 250mg Tablet 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.
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. Gromide 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gromide 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Gromide 250mg Tablet 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.
Pregnancy Warning
Gromide 250mg Tablet 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.
Interacting Medicines
Aspirin Carbamazepine Lithium carbonate Phenobarbitone
How it works
Gromide 250mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
Gromide 250mg Tablet helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss. Usually used in combination with other anti-glaucoma medications. Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Gromide 250mg Tablet can make you very drowsy. It may cause a tingling sensation in hands and feet. Take potassium-rich foods (banana and coconut water) and get potassium levels checked regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Gromide 250mg Tablet do?
Gromide 250mg Tablet reduces intraocular pressure, which helps to reduce the risk of optic nerve damage leading to vision loss. This medication effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing eye pressure.
Who should not take Gromide 250mg Tablet?
You should not take Gromide 250mg Tablet if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Gromide 250mg Tablet or sulfa drugs. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. This is to avoid any potential harm to the baby.
Is Gromide 250mg Tablet effective?
Gromide 250mg Tablet can be effective if used in the prescribed dosage and duration by your doctor. Do not stop taking it, even if you experience improvement in your condition, as discontinuing it before completion may lead to symptom relapse or worsening.
I feel better now, can I stop using Gromide 250mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Gromide 250mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Stopping it suddenly could lead to the symptoms returning or worsening. Use Gromide 250mg Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor for maximum benefit.
What if I forget to take a dose of Gromide 250mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is due soon, take that dose instead of doubling up the missed one. Double dosing may lead to adverse effects.
