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Glumox 250mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Glumox 250mg Tablet is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight. Glumox 250mg Tablet works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye.
Glumox 250mg Tablet is used to treat glaucoma (caused due to increased pressure in the eye), increased fluid collection in the body and fits
Glumox 250mg Tablet is used to treat glaucoma (caused due to increased pressure in the eye), increased fluid collection in the body and fits
Uses of Glumox Tablet
How to use Glumox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glumox 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Glumox Tablet works
Glumox 250mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glumox 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glumox 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glumox 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies.
Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Glumox 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
.Glumox 250mg Tablet can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
.Glumox 250mg Tablet can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glumox 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glumox 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glumox 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Glumox 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Glumox 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glumox 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glumox 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Glumox 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
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Quick tips
- Glumox 250mg Tablet helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
- Usually used in combination with other anti-glaucoma medications.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Glumox 250mg Tablet can make you very drowsy.
- It may cause a tingling sensation in hands and feet. Take potassium-rich foods (banana and coconut water), and get potassium levels checked regularly.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfonamides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Glumox 250mg Tablet
Once A Day
50%
Twice A Day
38%
Thrice A Day
12%
FAQs
What does Glumox 250mg Tablet do?
Glumox 250mg Tablet reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Glumox 250mg Tablet effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.
Who should not take Glumox 250mg Tablet?
You should not take Glumox 250mg Tablet if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Glumox 250mg Tablet or sulfa drugs. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effect on your baby.
Is Glumox 250mg Tablet effective?
Glumox 250mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Glumox 250mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
I feel better now, can I stop using Glumox 250mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop using Glumox 250mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because if you stop the medication before completing the treatment, your symptoms may return or even worsen. Use Glumox 250mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor to get maximum benefit of Glumox 250mg Tablet.
What if I forget to take a dose of Glumox 250mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Glumox 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 12-13.
Marketer details
Name: Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd
Address: Pharmtak Ophthalmics (I) Pvt. Ltd. , 50-52, The Discovery, Dattapada Road, Borivali (E), Mumbai – 400 066, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Glumox 250mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Glumox 250mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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₹39.6
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1 Strip
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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