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Using medicines for preventing acute mountain sickness

28 April 2022Non-pharmacological methods of prevention are best, although acetazolamide may be a helpful addition for adults at risk of developing acute mountain sickness.

What injections can be given orally or via enteral feeding tubes?

6 November 2020This updated Medicines Q&A is a quick reference summary to different types of enteral feeding tubes, in relation to medication issues. Not all enteral feeding…

What medicines should be avoided by patients suffering from "sulfa allergy"?

12 June 2020This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited evidence available on cross-sensitivity between sulfonamide-containing medicines and lists classes of medication that contain a sulfonamide in their…
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Medicine Compliance Aid Stability

Diamox SRADVANZ Pharma

ADVANZ Pharma
Diamox SR
Capsule m/r 250mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Protect from moisture
Protect from light and moisture in an airtight container.
20 October 2022

DiamoxMercury Pharmaceuticals

Mercury Pharmaceuticals
Diamox
Tablet 250mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Protect from moisture
Protect from light and moisture in an airtight container.
20 October 2022

Lactation Safety Information

For ophthalmic use

For ophthalmic use
Yes
29 July 2020

For fluid retention

For fluid retention
Yes
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Very limited published evidence of safety
Small amounts in breast milk
29 July 2020