Acetazolamide

Trade name

 Glaumox

Presentation and preparation

Vial size (powder volume)	Fluid to add	Volume to add	Resulting concentration
500 mg (negligible)	Water for injections	5 mL	100 mg/mL

Reconstitute to 100 mg/mL for IV administration.

IV administration

Give reconstituted solution over at least 3 minutes. Maximum concentration 100 mg/mL. Maximum rate: 500 mg/min. May further dilute in up to 100 mL of compatible fluid and give over 15 – 30 minutes.

Other routes of administration

IM: Not recommended.

SC: Not recommended.

Compatible IV Fluids

Glucose 5%

Glucose 10%

Hartmann’s

Ringer’s

Sodium chloride 0.9%

Additional information

Extravasation risk: pH = 9.6.

Observe closely for anaphylactic reactions.

Reconstituted solutions should be clear and colourless or slightly yellow.