Diamox

Diamox is a brand name of acetazolamide, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

DIAMOX (acetazolamide - capsule, extended release; oral)

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  Manufacturer: DURAMED PHARMS BARR
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 500MG ^[RLD][AB]

DIAMOX (acetazolamide sodium - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: DURAMED PHARMS BARR
  
  Approval date: December 5, 1990
  
  Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP]

Has a generic version of Diamox been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Diamox:

acetazolamide capsule, extended release; oral

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  Manufacturer: HERITAGE PHARMS INC
  
  Approval date: July 14, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 500MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ZYDUS PHARMS USA INC
  
  Approval date: December 10, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 500MG ^[AB]

acetazolamide sodium injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: BEDFORD
  
  Approval date: February 28, 1995
  
  Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: X GEN PHARMS
  
  Approval date: December 10, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Diamox. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Diamox.

See also...

• Diamox Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Diamox AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Acetazolamide Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Acetazolamide Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Acetazolamide Sustained-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Acetazolamide Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Acetazolamide AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Acetazolamide Sodium AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)