Pharmacologic Substance
ethoxzolamide
Subclass of:
Benzothiazoles;
Sulfonamides;
Thiazoles
Definitions related to ethoxzolamide:
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A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used as diuretic and in glaucoma. It may cause hypokalemia.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A sulfonamide and carbonic anhydrase (CA) inhibitor with diuretic and anti-glaucoma activity. In the eye, ethoxzolamide inhibits CA, thereby decreasing the secretion of aqueous humor. This may relieve intraocular pressure. Also, this agent prevents reabsorption of bicarbonate and sodium in the proximal convoluted tubule thereby producing a mild diuresis.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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