How does acetazolamide work for glaucoma 2024?
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It can be used as a diuretic or to treat glaucoma as it prevents excessive build up of aqueous humor. ... Mechanism of action: for the reduction of Intraocular pressure Acetazolamide inactivates carbonic anhydrase and interferes with the sodium pump, which decreases aqueous humor formation and thus lowers IOP.
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It can be used as a diuretic or to treat glaucoma as it prevents excessive build up of aqueous humor. ... Mechanism of action: for the reduction of Intraocular pressure Acetazolamide inactivates carbonic anhydrase and interferes with the sodium pump, which decreases aqueous humor formation and thus lowers IOP.