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Acetazolamide (Diamox)

One of the CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS that is sometimes effective against absence seizures. It is sometimes useful also as an adjunct in the treatment of tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures, particularly in women whose seizures occur or are exacerbated at specific times in the menstrual cycle. However, its usefulness is transient often because of rapid development of tolerance. Its antiepileptic effect may be due to its inhibitory effect on brain carbonic anhydrase, which leads to an increased transneuronal chloride gradient, increased chloride current, and increased inhibition. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1991, p337)
Also Known As:
Diamox; Acetadiazol; Acetazolam; Acetazolamide Sodium, (Sterile); Acetazolamide, Monosodium Salt; Ak-Zol; Apo-Acetazolamide; Diacarb; Diuramide; Défiltran; Edemox; Glauconox; Glaupax; Huma-Zolamide; Ak Zol; AkZol; Apo Acetazolamide; ApoAcetazolamide; Huma Zolamide; HumaZolamide; Acetamide, N-(5-(aminosulfonyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-
Networked: 2665 relevant articles (249 outcomes, 339 trials/studies)

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1. Supuran, Claudiu T: 41 articles (12/2022 - 03/2003)
2. Swenson, Erik R: 30 articles (01/2022 - 01/2004)
3. Wall, Michael: 14 articles (09/2017 - 03/2002)
4. Ogasawara, Kuniaki: 13 articles (12/2021 - 07/2002)
5. NORDIC Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Study Group: 11 articles (01/2019 - 09/2015)
6. Kobayashi, Masakazu: 10 articles (12/2021 - 06/2003)
7. Bloch, Konrad E: 10 articles (01/2021 - 01/2011)
8. Ulrich, Silvia: 10 articles (01/2021 - 01/2012)
9. Basnyat, Buddha: 10 articles (03/2019 - 01/2003)
10. Ogawa, Akira: 10 articles (12/2015 - 07/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Altitude Sickness (Mountain Sickness)
2. Pseudotumor Cerebri (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension)
3. Headache (Headaches)
4. Papilledema
5. Hypoxia (Hypoxemia)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
2. Furosemide (Lasix)
3. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
4. Steroids
5. Topiramate (Topamax)
6. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)
7. Sodium
8. Sulfonamides
9. Oxygen (Dioxygen)
10. Bicarbonates (Hydrogen Carbonate)

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2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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4. Oral Administration
5. Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)