Diamox and Econopred Plus

• 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.

• Generic Name: prednisolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: AK-Pred, Inflamase Forte, Omnipred, Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Prednisol, Econopred, Econopred Plus, Inflamase Mild, Ocu-Pred, Ocu-Pred Forte, Ocu-Pred-A

Prednisolone 0.12% (Pred Mild®) eye drops is used to treat mild to moderate non-infectious eye allergies and inflammation, including damage caused by chemical and thermal burns.

Prednisolone 1% (Pred Forte®) eye drops is used to treat inflammation of the eyes caused by certain conditions.

Prednisolone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by eye infections and other conditions.

Prednisolone 0.12% and 1% are available only with your doctor's prescription.