Acetazolamide Capsules and Tivicay

• 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: dolutegravir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Tivicay

Tivicay (dolutegravir) is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Tivicay is used with other antiviral medications to treat HIV, the virus that can cause the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Tivicay is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Tivicay is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 66 pounds (30 kilograms).