Acetazolamide Sodium and Avar

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

Adjunctive treatment of open-angle or secondary glaucoma.

Short-term use in acute angle-closure glaucoma to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) before surgery. Should not be used for long-term treatment of angle-closure glaucoma. (See Contraindications under Cautions.)

Prevention or amelioration of symptoms (e.g., headache, lassitude, insomnia, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness) associated with acute mountain sickness.

Shortens the time of acclimatization. If acute mountain sickness develops, shortens duration; does notobviate need to stop ascent or to descend.

Also used in the treatment and prevention of high-altitude sleep disorders. Decreases periodic breathing and apnea and improves oxygenation.

Management (in combination with other anticonvulsants) of centrencephalic epilepsies (e.g., petit mal, unlocalized seizures); may be ineffective for prolonged therapy. Has not been evaluated in controlled clinical studies in specific seizure types.

Adjunctive treatment of edema due to CHF or drug therapy. Less potent diuretic than thiazide diuretics; metabolic acidosis resulting in loss of diuretic effect occurs after 2–4 days of continuous therapy.

Has been used in the treatment of hyperkalemic and hypokalemic forms of periodic paralysis.

• Generic Name: sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Avar, BP 10-Wash, Clarifoam EF, Garimide, Plexion, Prascion Cleanser, Rosanil Cleanser, Rosula, Sulfacleans 8/4, Sumadan, Sumaxin, Suphera, Virti-Sulf, Zencia Wash, Avar LS, SSS 10-4, SSS 10-5, Avar LS Cleanser, Plexion Cleansing Cloths, Plexion SCT, Plexion TS, Sumaxin TS, Rosac, Novacet, Sulfacet-R, Zetacet, Plexion Cleanser, Rosula Cleanser, Nicosyn, Avar Cleanser, Clenia Foaming Wash, Clenia Emollient Cream, Avar Gel, Avar Green, Avar-E Emollient, Avar-E Green, Rosaderm Cleanser, Zetacet Wash, Sulfatol, Sulfatol Cleanser, Prascion FC Cloths, Prascion RA, Rosula Clarifying Wash, Prascion, Rosac Wash, Topisulf, Sulfatol C, SulZee Wash, Sulfatol SS, Sumaxin Wash, Avar-e LS, SE 10-5 SS, Avar-E, Sumadan Wash, Sumaxin CP, Sumadan XLT, Rosula Wash

Sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur are antibiotic that fight bacteria.

Avar (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis (a red, flaking skin rash).

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