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Acetazolamide

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Tablets.
Slow-release capsules.
A suspension can be made by Pharmacy in some centres (see below).^451,573
Injection.

Administration - enteral tubes
1st choice - Give by parenteral injection if appropriate.

2nd choice - The standard tablets disperse with a fine sediment.^7,40,41 They disperse in one to five minutes.^8,154 Click here for further information. Rinse equipment well to ensure the whole dose is given.

3rd choice - A suspension can be made by Pharmacy in some centres.^38,155,451 Click here for further information.

4th choice - The injection can be reconstituted with water and used enterally.^{40,104,138,152} Click here for further information.

The slow-release capsules are generally not considered suitable for use, although in some centres they have been opened and the contents flushed down enteral feeding tubes.¹³³ Contact Pharmacy for advice.

Administration - swallowing difficulties
1st choice - Give by parenteral injection if appropriate.

2nd choice - A suspension can be made by Pharmacy in some centres.^38,155,451

3rd choice - The standard tablets disperse with a fine sediment.^7,40,41 They disperse in one to five minutes.^8,154 Click here for further information. Rinse equipment well to ensure the whole dose is given.

4th choice - The injection can be reconstituted with water and used enterally.^{40,104,138,152} Click here for further information.

The slow-release capsules are generally not considered suitable for use. Contact Pharmacy for advice.

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Acetazolamide 250mg tablets	10 tablets
Vehicle*	to 100mL

*Vehicle =	a 1:1 mixture of Ora-Plus ^® and Ora-Sweet^®
	or a 1:1 mixture of Ora-Plus^® and Ora-Sweet^® S.F.
	or cherry syrup

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