About Avva Tablet
Avva 250 mg Tablet is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also acts on the kidneys to remove extra water and electrolytes through urine to relieve fluid retention and oedema (swelling). In epilepsy, it relieves seizures (fits) by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
Therapeatic uses of Avva Tablet
Avva Tablet is useful in
Glaucoma
Instructions for taking Avva Tablet
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kindly seek your doctor’s advice for the proper dose and duration of the medicine.
Don’t miss your dose and always try to take the medicine at the fixed possible time. In case you miss a dose and it’s time for your next dose then instead of overdosing, take your next dose. Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Don’t change the dose or stop the medication without consulting your doctor.
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Standard Precautions
With Alcohol Interaction
It’s not clear whether Avva Tablet have any reaction to alcohol. Kindly consult your doctor.
For Pregnant Women
Avva Tablet might be unsafe if used during pregnancy as it might have harmful effects on the health of developing baby. Kindly consult your doctor.
For Lactating Mother
Avva Tablet is probably safe if taken during lactation. Studies suggest that the medicine do not mix with mother’s milk in significant amount and cause no harm to the baby. Still it is advised to consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
While Driving
It is not clear whether Avva Tablet effects your ability to drive. Kindly consult your doctor.
For Patients with Kidney Problem
Avva Tablet must be used with caution with patients having Kidney disease. Such patients must consult their doctor before using the medicine or get their dosage adjusted by the physician accordingly.
For Patients with Liver Disease
Avva Tablet must be used with caution with patients having liver disease. Such patients must consult their doctor before using the medicine or get their dosage adjusted by the physician accordingly.
Interaction with drugs
Using the below medicines along with Avva Tablet may reduce the efficacy or cause side effects.
- Aspirin/Acetylsalicylic acid : (SERIOUS)
- Lithium carbonate : (SERIOUS)
- Phenobarbitone : (SERIOUS)
- Carbamazepine : (SERIOUS)
- Phenytoin : (SERIOUS)
Side effects of Avva Tablet
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Tingling sensation of extremity
- Numbness of extremity
- Loss of appetite
- Feeling over excited
- Sick
- Diarrhea
- Taste change
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Precautions
- Do not self-medicate, take it in the dose and duration as advised by your physician.
- Check the label for directions before use.
- Keep in cool, dry place & away from children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date. Always check the expiry date before using a medicine.
- Store at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight.
Terms and Conditions
We have assumed that you have consulted a physician before purchasing this medicine and are not self medicating.
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