Joint Formulary & PAD

Acetazolamide - Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
Off Label
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Acetazolamide
Indication :
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Group Name :
Keywords :
IIH, Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Brand Names Include :
Diamox
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands integrated care system Area Prescribing have agreed that acetazolamide should be initiated and prescribed by specialist neurology teams. 

Acetazolamide will be given a RED traffic light status for this indication.
 

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Acetazolamide is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension .

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