Actamid Tablet 10

Actamid Tablet 10 is used to manage glaucoma, fluid retention, epilepsy and altitude sickness.

Uses of Actamid Tablet 10 are:

• Glaucoma: Helps manage chronic open-angle and secondary glaucoma, and is used before surgery in acute angle-closure glaucoma.
• Fluid Retention: Helps control oedema by increasing the passing of water and certain body salts in urine.
• Epilepsy: Helps manage epilepsy by controlling abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
• Altitude Sickness: Helps prevent headache, nausea and dizziness in people who ascend to high altitudes quickly.

Here's how you should take the Actamid Tablet 10:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• This medicine can be taken with or without food as directed by your doctor.
• Ensure you do not exceed the recommended dose without consulting your doctor.
• It's important not to stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor first.

Actamid Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Actamid Tablet 10 contains Acetazolamide (250 mg), which acts on your body as follows:

• Reduces Intraocular Pressure: Acetazolamide inhibits an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase in your eyes, which leads to a decrease in the secretion of aqueous humour or eye fluid. This action helps reduce intraocular pressure and manage glaucoma.
• Controls Epileptic Seizures: By inhibiting carbonic anhydrase in the central nervous system, acetazolamide retards abnormal, excessive discharge from neurons, thus controlling epileptic seizures.
• Manages Fluid Retention: The medicine's effect on the kidneys enhances the excretion of water, sodium, potassium, and bicarbonate. This action aids in managing oedema or fluid retention in body tissues.

• Store Actamid Tablet 10 at room temperature.
• Keep it in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and excess heat.
• Always ensure the medicine is kept in its original packaging until it's time to take it.
• Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
• Ensure you check the expiry date before taking this medicine.

• If you are taking Actamid Tablet 10 for glaucoma, regular eye exercises such as blinking and focusing on near and far objects can help maintain good eye health.
• To manage fluid retention, consider reducing your salt intake, as it could worsen water retention. Also, try to avoid standing for long periods, which can cause fluids to accumulate in your legs.