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Diamox Sequels

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DIAMOXÒ SEQUELSÒ
(Acetazolamide Extended-Release Capsules)
Rx only

DRUG DESCRIPTION

DIAMOX SEQUELS (Acetazolamide Extended-Release Capsules) are an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase.

DIAMOX 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 DIAMOX is N-(5-Sulfamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) acetamide and has the following chemical structure:

DIAMOX SEQUELS are extended-release capsules, for oral administration, each containing 500 mg of acetazolamide and the following inactive ingredients:

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 D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, pharmaceutical glaze, propylene glycol and synthetic iron oxide.

Brand Name: Diamox Sequels
Generic Name: Acetazolamide XR
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