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Acetazolamide

Diamox

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

POIV

Indications

Acute glaucoma

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits carbonic anhydrase in ciliary body reducing aqueous humor production. Also inhibits renal carbonic anhydrase causing bicarbonate diuresis.

Side effects & warnings

Systemic side effects: metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, GI upset, panting. Used for acute glaucoma. Topical CAIs (dorzolamide) preferred for chronic use.

Species with Acetazolamide dosing data (1 dose rule)

Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO5–10 mg/kgq8-12hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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