noun a pharmaceutical drug used to treat glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, and other conditions
Acetazolamide is a medication primarily used to treat glaucoma, altitude sickness, and epilepsy.
Acetazolamide is sometimes used as an adjunctive treatment for certain types of seizures and to manage symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Acetazolamide may be used in the prevention and treatment of altitude sickness in athletes and climbers.
Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that works by decreasing the production of aqueous humor in the eye, reducing intraocular pressure.
Acetazolamide can be used to alleviate symptoms of periodic breathing at high altitudes by stimulating ventilation.
Acetazolamide is commonly used by doctors to treat glaucoma, altitude sickness, and certain types of seizures. It is also sometimes used as a diuretic.
Pharmacists may dispense acetazolamide to patients with prescriptions from their doctors. They also provide information on how to properly take the medication and any potential side effects.
Nurses may administer acetazolamide to patients in a hospital setting under the direction of a doctor. They also monitor patients for any adverse reactions to the medication.