Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor commonly used as a diuretic and to treat glaucoma and epilepsy. It works by inhibiting the carbonic anhydrase enzyme found predominantly in erythrocytes and tubular cells in the kidney. This inhibition reduces the reabsorption of sodium and bicarbonate and promotes their excretion in urine. Let's explore in more detail how acetazolamide works and...
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