acetazolamide - Generic Medications

Acetazolamide extended-release capsules are an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. Acetazolamide is a white to faintly yellowish white crystalline, odorless powder, weakly acidic, very slightly soluble in water, and slightly soluble in alcohol. The chemical name for acetazolamide is N-(5-Sulfamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) acetamide and has the following chemical structure: Each acetazolamide extended-release capsule intended for oral administration contains 500 mg of acetazolamide. In addition, each capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: ammonio methacrylate copolymer dispersion type A and B, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc and titanium dioxide. The capsule is printed with black pharmaceutical ink which contains black iron oxide as a coloring agent. image description

Acetazolamide, an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, is a white to faintly yellowish white crystalline, odorless powder, weakly acidic, very slightly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. The chemical name for acetazolamide is N -(5-Sulfamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-acetamide and has the following chemical structure: Molecular Weight: 222.25 Molecular Formula: C 4 H 6 N 4 O 3 S 2 Acetazolamide is available as oral tablets containing 125 mg and 250 mg of acetazolamide, respectively, and the following inactive ingredients: maize starch, gelatin, glycerin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate and talc.

Acetazolamide Extended-release Capsules, USP are an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. Acetazolamide, USP is a white to faintly yellowish white, crystalline odorless powder, sparingly soluble in practically boiling water, slightly soluble in alcohol, very slightly soluble in water. The chemical name for acetazolamide is N-(5-Sulfamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) acetamide and has the following chemical structure: MW 222.25 C 4 H 6 N 4 O 3 S 2 Each acetazolamide extended-release capsule, USP intended for oral administration contains 500 mg of acetazolamide. In addition, each capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, iron oxide yellow, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc and titanium dioxide. Each capsule is printed with black pharmaceutical ink which contains black iron oxide, butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Meets USP Dissolution Test 3. figure

Acetazolamide extended-release capsules are an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. Acetazolamide USP is a white to faintly yellowish-white, crystalline, odorless powder. Sparingly soluble in practically boiling water; slightly soluble in alcohol; very slightly soluble in water. The chemical name for acetazolamide is N-(5-Sulfamoyl-1,3, 4-thiadiazol-2-yl) acetamide and has the following chemical structure: Molecular Weight 222.24 Chemical Formula C 4 H 6 N 4 O 3 S 2 Acetazolamide extended-release capsules are, for oral administration, each containing 500 mg of acetazolamide and the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate and talc. The ingredients in the capsule shell are D&C RED no. 28, D&C YELLOW no. 10, FD&C RED no. 40, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The ingredients in the imprinting ink are shellac (24 to 27%), dehydrated alcohol (23 to 26%), isopropyl alcohol (1 to 3%), butyl alcohol (1 to 3%), propylene glycol (3 to 7%), strong ammonia solution (1 to 2%), black iron oxide (24 to 28%), potassium hydroxide (0.05 to 0.1%) and purified water (15 to 18%). acetazolamide-str.jpg

Acetazolamide extended-release capsules, USP are an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. Acetazolamide USP is a white to faintly yellowish-white, crystalline, odorless powder. Sparingly soluble in practically boiling water; slightly soluble in alcohol; very slightly soluble in water. The chemical name for acetazolamide is N-(5-Sulfamoyl-1,3, 4-thiadiazol-2-yl) acetamide and has the following chemical structure: Molecular Weight 222.24 Chemical Formula C 4 H 6 N 4 O 3 S 2 Acetazolamide extended-release capsules, USP are, for oral administration, each containing 500 mg of acetazolamide and the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate and talc. The ingredients in the capsule shell are D&C RED no. 28, D&C YELLOW no. 10, FD&C RED no. 40, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The ingredients in the imprinting ink are shellac (24 to 27%), dehydrated alcohol (23 to 26%), isopropyl alcohol (1 to 3%), butyl alcohol (1 to 3%), propylene glycol (3 to 7%), strong ammonia solution (1 to 2%), black iron oxide (24 to 28%), potassium hydroxide (0.05 to 0.1%) and purified water (15 to 18%). FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP acetazolamide-str.jpg