Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical and Neptazane

• Generic Name: betamethasone / clotrimazole topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lotrisone

Betamethasone is steroid that reduces itching, swelling, and redness of the skin.

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: methazolamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Neptazane, Glauctabs, MZM

Neptazane reduces the activity of a protein in your body called carbonic anhydrase. Blocking this protein can help reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Neptazane is used to lower pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) in people with certain types of glaucoma.

Neptazane 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.

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

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