"Diacarb" is a drugwhich 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 cord fluid. Thanks to this, “Diakarb” helps to reduce intraocular and intracranial pressure, and also prevents epilepsy attacks.
Composition and form
According to adults, "Diakarb" has the onlythe release form is round, round-shaped, white-colored tablets that are ingested. In pharmacies you can find packs of ten, twenty-four and thirty pieces.
The active ingredient in tablets isacetazolamide (250 mg per tablet). Auxiliary elements are croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, povidone, microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate. In addition to the above, the tablets can be sodium starch glycolate, talc, and potato starch.
Know the content of auxiliary componentsnecessary if there are any allergic reactions or tendencies to them, and on the basis of this, choose a drug with a suitable composition. If the patient uses "Diakarb" for the first time and he develops an allergy, then you need to try to take the drug with a different composition of auxiliary elements. If the allergy appears again, then you should stop taking the medicine altogether, since this indicates an intolerance to its active substance.
Therapeutic action
According to reviews of adults, "Diakarb" compared toother diuretics have a weak diuretic effect, but it is quite noticeable. The principle of its mechanism lies in the fact that with increased secretion of urine from the body along with the fluid is also excreted in an impressive amount of potassium. Therefore, taking "Diakarb", you need to fill its normal content in the body, taking drugs such as "Panangin", "Asparkam", etc.
Also "Diakarb" contributes to increasedremoval of magnesium, phosphate and calcium, however in smaller sizes, than potassium. But in the case of long-term medication (over two weeks), you need to keep this in mind and also take drugs that will compensate for the lack of these substances in the body and help to avoid metabolic disorders.
Specificity
The specificity of the action is that throughthree days of use of "Diakarb" with external hydrocephalus in adults (reviews confirm this) the diuretic effect ceases, and it is useless to take it longer than this period in order to remove the fluid from the body. But if you take short breaks (from one to three days), the diuretic effect resumes. That is why "Diakarb" is not recommended to use continuously.
In addition to the diuretic, the drug also hasantiglaucoma action, reduces pressure inside the eye. In addition, it reduces intracranial pressure and normalizes the dynamics of cerebral cerebrospinal fluid by reducing the amount of moisture that is produced in the ventricles of the brain and spinal cord fluid. That is why "Diakarb" in some cases acts as part of complex therapy for various kinds of disorders that are associated with increased pressure inside the skull.
Antiepileptic effects due to the fact that this drug eliminates the foci of pathology in brain structures.
In addition to the above effects, in practicealso use the side effect of "Diakarba", namely the fact that it can provoke metabolic acidosis. The latter very well eliminates respiratory disorders, including sleep apnea. This is confirmed by the reviews of adults about "Diakarb".
Indications for use of the drug
"Diacarb" is recommended 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 means of preparation before surgery to reduce intraocular pressure in different types of glaucoma;
- as part of combination therapy for secondary-type glaucoma;
- epilepsy;
- increased pressure inside the skull;
- mountain sickness in its acute manifestation (to reduce acclimatization time);
- Meniere's disease;
- PMS;
- gout;
- tetany.
According to reviews, "Diakarb" for slimming adults are often prescribed.
General recommendations for use
"Diacarb" must be taken orally, regardless ofeating time, swallowing the pill whole, without grinding in any way, and drinking plenty of water (half a glass is enough). If any drug intake was missed, then it is not necessary to use a double dose the next day, trying to fill its content in the body.
High dosages of "Diakarba" that are notcorrespond to the recommended, contribute not to strengthening the diuretic effect, but rather to its weakening. Also large doses can cause side effects. It is best to take "Diakarb" in the morning or in the afternoon, when there is an opportunity to go to the toilet and not suffer from too frequent awakenings at night.
According to reviews, "Diakarb" for adults (sidethe phenomena will be considered below) it is impossible to use more than three days, the most optimal is an intermittent regimen. Breaks are required for rest and recovery of the patient, as well as for the resumption of the diuretic action of the drug to the maximum extent allowed.
Regimens
There are the following patterns of use "Diakarba":
- take the recommended dosage every other day;
- use for two days, then take a break for one day, and then drink again for two days, etc .;
- take the pill for three days, then pause for one or two days, drink again for three days, etc.
This is confirmed by the drug "Diakarb" reviews of doctors.
The length of the course is calculated directly.in the days when the pills were taken. When instructed to use "Diakarb" for ten days, you need to understand that this is not the total duration of therapy, but the time of use of the pills in total, without taking into account breaks. In the case when the breaks are taken into account, the doctor stipulates this in a special way, focusing on such significant details the attention of the patient.
These schemes can be used for diseasesall sorts of. If one of them is not suitable for a person, then he can choose any of the three options listed, regardless of the diagnosis. This confirms a large number of adults reviews about the drug "Diacarb".
Adverse Events
"Diacarb" refers to the number of low-toxicdrugs. During its use may manifest seizures, tinnitus, paresthesia, and in rare cases - myopia. During the long reception - dizziness, disorientation, drowsiness, defects of touch.
In this case, you need to refrain from management.transport or perform such work, which requires a high concentration of attention. Also, taking more than five days can cause the development of metabolic acidosis. In some cases, patients complain of various kinds of allergic reactions, muscular weakness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glucosuria, agranulocytosis, etc.
При употреблении с диуретиками нужно учесть, что "Diacarb" enhances their effect, and in the case of a single dose with acid-forming diuretics, on the contrary, reduces. Cases of drug poisoning or overdose have not been identified.
"Diakarb": reviews of adults
There are quite a few reviews about the action of "Diakarba". It is worth noting that most of them are positive.
Люди говорят, что данный препарат помог get rid of a headache after the first pill. The diuretic effect was moderate in this case. Before that, for many years they had to go to doctors with complaints of daily headaches. In addition, "Diakarb" helps to relieve swelling of the face, arms and legs.
Others note that the drug shouldtake it carefully, without abusing it, because otherwise the body will be dehydrated. That is why you need to consult with your doctor about a parallel reception of "Asparkam". After the use of "Diakarb" may appear a kind of "buzz" of the lips and fingertips, gums and forehead ache, but soon these symptoms disappear. In the case of fear of side effects, you can try to start with half a pill.
For some, after the regimen of administration, three days later, cramps began. Although it is noted the effectiveness of the drug, it helps relieve swelling.
Thus, "Diakarb" helps with proper use and in combination with drugs that replenish the potassium flushed out of the body.
We gave reviews of the tablets "Diakarb."
