Acetazolamide and Active FE

• Generic Name: acetazolamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diamox, Diamox Sequels

Acetazolamide reduces the activity of a protein in your body called carbonic anhydrase. Blocking this protein can help reduce the build-up of certain fluids in the body.

Acetazolamide is used in people with certain types of glaucoma to reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Acetazolamide is also used as a diuretic ("water pill") in people with congestive heart failure, to reduce the build-up of fluid in the body. This build-up is called edema.

Acetazolamide is also used to treat certain types of seizures, and to treat or prevent altitude sickness.

Acetazolamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: multivitamin with iron
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Active FE, Centratex, Dialyvite 800/Iron, Ferrocite Plus, Folivane-Plus, Ultra Enerforce

• It is used to help growth and good health.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
• It is used to treat or prevent low iron in the body.