Cyproheptadine Tablets and Diamox

• Generic Name: cyproheptadine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Periactin

• It is used to ease allergy signs.
• It is used to treat hives.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: acetazolamide
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Diamox, Diamox Sequels

Diamox 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.

Diamox is used in people with certain types of glaucoma to reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Diamox 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.

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

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