Diamox Sequels and Iopidine

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

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

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

• Generic Name: apraclonidine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Iopidine

Apraclonidine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Iopidine (for the eyes) is used short term to treat or prevent high pressure inside the eye.

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