brinzolamide
Glaucoma Eye Drop (CAI)
Plain-language definition
A topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor eye drop that lowers eye pressure by reducing aqueous humor production. Brand name: Azopt.
Read our full article on Brinzolamide (Azopt).
Where this term comes up
“Simbrinza is a prescription eye drop combining brinzolamide (a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) and brimonidine (an alpha-2 agonist) for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.”
Medication · Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine)
“Available in combination with brinzolamide as Simbrinza”
Medication · Brimonidine (Alphagan)
“Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (dorzolamide, brinzolamide)”
Condition · Glaucoma
- Category
- Medication
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Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- prostaglandin
Glaucoma Pressure-Lowering Drop
- dorzolamide
Glaucoma Eye Drop (CAI)
- IOP
Intraocular Pressure
- carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Pressure-Lowering Drug Class
- aqueous
Eye Fluid (Front Chamber)
- humor
Eye Fluid
A note on medical context
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