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P-20 Tablet inhibits carbonic anhydrase enzyme. This inhibitory action decreases the secretion of aqueous humour, thereby lowering intraocular pressure and helping treat glaucoma.
P-20 Tablet is used as an adjunct in the treatment of epilepsy. It inhibits the carbonic anhydrase enzyme; this helps retard abnormal, excessive discharge from central nervous system neurons, thereby helps treat seizures.
P-20 Tablet promotes diuresis of abnormal fluid retention due to congestive heart failure. Fluid retention or oedema is the accumulation of fluid in the body tissues.
P-20 Tablet helps reduce the severity and duration of symptoms of altitude/mountain sickness, such as headache, stomach upset, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking P-20 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking P-20 Tablet .
P-20 Tablet might make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Avoid unnecessary and prolonged exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing, sunscreen and sunglasses whilst going out.
Alcohol
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Avoid or limit alcohol consumption as it might lead to increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
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P-20 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Avoid using P-20 Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Breast Feeding
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Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if P-20 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
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P-20 Tablet might cause dizziness and drowsiness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Avoid taking P-20 Tablet if you have severe liver problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of P-20 Tablet in patients with liver impairment.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Avoid taking P-20 Tablet if you have/had severe kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of P-20 Tablet in patients with kidney impairment.
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P-20 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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About P-20 Tablet
P-20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors used to treat glaucoma, oedema (fluid retention), epilepsy, and to treat and prevent altitude/mountain sickness. Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system due to disturbed nerve cell activity in the brain. Fluid retention is a condition in which fluids are accumulated in the body tissues.
P-20 Tablet contains ‘acetazolamide’, which inhibits carbonic anhydrase enzyme. This inhibitory action decreases the secretion of aqueous humour, thereby lowers intraocular pressure. P-20 Tablet inhibits the carbonic anhydrase enzyme; this helps retard abnormal, excessive discharge from central nervous system neurons, thereby helps treat certain dysfunctions of the central nervous system such as epilepsy. P-20 Tablet reduces the activity of carbonic anhydrase, thereby helps lower fluid retention.
You are advised to take P-20 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, and increased urination. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Avoid taking P-20 Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. P-20 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. P-20 Tablet might cause dizziness and drowsiness; so, drive only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.
Uses of P-20 Tablet
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P-20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors used to treat glaucoma, oedema (fluid retention), epilepsy, and to treat and prevent altitude/mountain sickness. P-20 Tablet works by inhibiting the carbonic anhydrase enzyme. This inhibitory action decreases the secretion of aqueous humour, thereby lowering intraocular pressure. P-20 Tablet inhibits the carbonic anhydrase enzyme; this helps retard abnormal, excessive discharge from central nervous system neurons, thereby helps treat certain dysfunctions of the central nervous system, such as epilepsy. P-20 Tablet reduces the activity of carbonic anhydrase, thereby helping lower fluid retention. P-20 Tablet may also be used to treat muscle weakness/periodic paralysis and to lower the increased pressure in the areas surrounding the spinal cord and brain.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take P-20 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have severe kidney/liver problems, chronic non-congestive angle-closure glaucoma, Addison’s disease, if you have low sodium and/or potassium levels or high chlorine levels. Inform your doctor if you have lung problems, kidney stones, electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland problems, diabetes, or heart problems. Avoid taking P-20 Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. P-20 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. P-20 Tablet might cause dizziness and drowsiness; so, drive only if you are alert. P-20 Tablet might make your skin sensitive to sunlight; therefore, wear protective clothing and sunscreen whilst going out.
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