Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Flashcards
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Common Facts
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Common ending: -amide
Commonly used to treat: glaucoma
2
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Mechanism of Action
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Words that end in -ase are enzymes
Carbonic anhydrase=enzymes involved in converting CO2 to HO+HCO3
HCO3 required for formation of aqueous humor
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors inhibit carbonic anhydrase which decreases formation of aqueous humor, which decreases intraocular pressure
3
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Azopt
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Generic name: brinzolamide
Suspension
“Shake well before use”
4
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Diamox
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Generic name: acetazolamide
Tablets rarely used due to severe side effects
