Acetazolamide Capsules and Dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic

• Generic Name: acetazolamide
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• 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: dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Maxitrol, Ocu-Trol, Poly-Dex, Dexacidin, Dexasporin, Methadex, AK-Trol, Dexacine

Dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.