Ethoxzolamide
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| Ethoxzolamide
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 6-ethoxybenzothiazole-2-sulfonamide | |
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| ATC code | ? |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C9H10N2O3S2 |
| Mol. mass | 258.319 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Protein binding | ~89% |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | 2.5-5.5 hours |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | ? |
Ethoxzolamide (alternatively known as Ethoxyzolamide) is a sulfonamide medication that functions as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma, duodenal ulcers, and as a diuretic. It may also be used in the treatment of some forms of epilepsy.
Brand names include Cardrase®, Diuretic C®, Ethamide®, Glaucotensil®, and Redupresin®.
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