"Diacarb" is a drug that has a diuretic, antiepileptic and antiglaucoma action. Although the diuretic effect is relatively low, at the same time, it helps to reduce the moisture produced in the central nervous system and spinal fluid. Thanks to this, “Diacarb" helps to reduce intraocular and intracranial pressure, and also prevents epilepsy attacks.
Composition and shape
According to adults, “Diacarb” has the only form of release - it is a round, white, convex tablet, which is taken orally. In pharmacies you can find packages of ten, twenty-four and thirty pieces.
The active component of the tablets is acetazolamide (250 mg in each tablet). Auxiliary elements are croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, povidone, microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate. In addition to the above, tablets may contain sodium starch glycolate, talc and potato starch.
It is necessary to know the content of auxiliary components in the event that there are any allergic reactions or a tendency to them, and based on this, choose a drug with a suitable composition. If the patient is using Diakarb for the first time and is developing an allergy, then you should try to take the drug with a different composition of auxiliary elements. If the allergy appears again, then you should completely stop taking the medicine, as this indicates intolerance to its active substance.
Therapeutic action
According to adults, “Diakarb” in comparison with other diuretics has a weak diuretic effect, but it is quite noticeable. The principle of its mechanism is that with increased urine secretion, an impressive amount of potassium is also excreted from the body along with the liquid. Therefore, taking "Diacarb", you need to replenish its normal content in the body, taking drugs such as "Panangin", "Asparkam", etc.
Also, "Diacarb" promotes increased excretion of magnesium, phosphates and calcium, but in smaller sizes than potassium. But in the case of a long intake of medication (over two weeks), you need to keep this in mind and also take medications that will make up for the lack of these substances in the body and help to avoid metabolic disorders.
Specificity
The specificity of the action is that after three days of using Diakarba with external hydrocephalus in adults (reviews confirm this), the diuretic effect ceases, and taking it longer than this period in order to remove fluid from the body is simply pointless. But if you take short breaks (from one to three days), then the diuretic effect resumes. That is why "Diacarb" is not recommended for continuous use.
In addition to the diuretic, the drug also has an anti-glaucoma effect, reduces pressure inside the eye. In addition, it reduces intracranial pressure and normalizes the dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid by reducing the amount of moisture that is produced in the ventricles of the brain and spinal fluid. That is why "Diacarb" in some cases acts as part of the complex therapy of various kinds of disorders that are associated with increased pressure inside the skull.
The antiepileptic effect is due to the fact that this drug eliminates foci of the pathology in the structures of the brain.
In addition to the above effects, in practice they also take advantage of the side effect of Diakarba, namely that it can provoke metabolic acidosis. The latter very well eliminates respiratory disorders, including sleep apnea. This is confirmed by adult reviews of "Diakarba."
Indications for use of the drug
Diacarb is recommended to be used if the patient has the following diseases / conditions:
- mild or moderate degree of edema syndrome, which is determined by chronic insufficiency of the heart or heart and lungs (the drug is used as an element of complex therapy);
- as a preparation tool before surgery to reduce intraocular pressure in various types of glaucoma;
- as part of a combination therapy of glaucoma of the secondary type;
- epilepsy;
- increased pressure inside the skull;
- mountain sickness in its acute manifestation (to reduce acclimatization time);
- Meniere's disease;
- ICP;
- gout;
- tetany.
According to reviews, "Diacarb" for weight loss for adults is often prescribed.
General recommendations for use
"Diacarb" must be taken orally, regardless of the time of eating food, swallowing the tablets whole, without crushing in any way, and drinking plenty of water (half a glass is enough). If any administration of the drug was missed, then the next day you do not need to take a double dose, trying to make up for its content in the body.
High dosages of Diakarba, which do not correspond to the recommended ones, do not contribute to an increase in the diuretic effect, but rather to its weakening. Also, large doses can cause side effects. It is best to take Diacarb in the morning or during the day when there is an opportunity to go to the toilet and not suffer from too frequent awakenings at night.
According to reviews, "Diacarb" for adults (side effects will be discussed below) can not be used for more than three days, the most optimal is an intermittent intake. Breaks are required for rest and recovery of the patient's body, as well as for the resumption of the diuretic effect of the drug to the maximum extent possible.
Reception Schemes
There are the following patterns of use "Diacarba":
- take at the recommended dosage every other day;
- take two days, then take a break for one day, then drink again for two days, etc.
- take pills for three days, then pause for one or two days, drink again for three days, etc.
This is confirmed by the drug "Diacarb" reviews of doctors.
The length of the course is calculated directly on the days when the tablets were taken. When instructed to use “Diacarb” for ten days, you need to understand that this is not the total duration of therapy, but the time of taking the tablets in total, without taking into account breaks. In the case when breaks are taken into account, the doctor stipulates this in a special way, focusing on the patient’s attention on such a significant detail.
These schemes can be used for diseases of various kinds. If any of them does not fit the person, then he can choose any of the three options listed, regardless of the diagnosis. This confirms the large number of reviews about the drug "Diacarb" adult.
Side effects
"Diacarb" is among the low-toxic drugs. During its use, convulsions, tinnitus, paresthesia, and in rare cases, myopia can occur. During prolonged use, dizziness, disorientation, drowsiness, and touch defects.
In this case, you need to refrain from driving or carry out work that requires a high concentration of attention. Also, taking over five days can cause the development of metabolic acidosis. In some cases, patients complain of various allergic reactions, muscle weakness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glucosuria, agranulocytosis, etc.
When used with diuretics, it must be taken into account that Diakarb enhances their effect, and in the case of a single dose with acid-forming diuretics, on the contrary, it reduces. Cases of drug poisoning or overdose have not been identified.
Diacarb: adult reviews
There are quite a few reviews about the action of Diakarba. It is worth noting that most of them are positive.
People say that this drug helped get rid of a headache after the first pill. The diuretic effect was moderate. Before that, they had to turn to doctors with complaints of daily headaches for many years. In addition, Diakarb helps relieve swelling of the face, arms and legs.
Others say that the drug should be taken carefully, not abusing, because otherwise the body will be dehydrated. That is why you need to consult a doctor about the parallel administration of Asparkam. After using Diakarba, a peculiar “buzz” of lips and fingertips, whining of the gums and forehead may appear, but soon these symptoms go away. In case of fear of side effects, you can try to start with half a tablet.
For some, after the administration schedule, convulsions started three days later. Although the effectiveness of the drug is noted, it helps relieve swelling.
Thus, “Diacarb" helps with proper use and in combination with drugs that make up the potassium leached from the body.
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