Acetazolamide Capsules and Prefest

• 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: estradiol / norgestimate
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Prefest, Ortho-Prefest

Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.

Norgestimate is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation.

Prefest is a combination medicine used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women.

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