carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Pressure-Lowering Drug Class
Plain-language definition
Medications that reduce fluid production in the eye or brain. Used as eye drops (dorzolamide, brinzolamide) or pills (acetazolamide) for glaucoma and IIH.
Where this term comes up
“Brinzolamide (brand name Azopt) is a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor eye drop used to lower intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.”
Medication · Brinzolamide (Azopt)
“Dorzolamide (brand name Trusopt) is a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (CAI) used to lower intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.”
Medication · Dorzolamide (Trusopt)
“Topical medications: beta-blockers, alpha agonists (brimonidine), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors”
Condition · Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Category
- Medication
- Also written as
- carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- IOP
Intraocular Pressure
- brinzolamide
Glaucoma Eye Drop (CAI)
- dorzolamide
Glaucoma Eye Drop (CAI)
- prostaglandin
Glaucoma Pressure-Lowering Drop
- aqueous
Eye Fluid (Front Chamber)
A note on medical context
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