MOA of acetazolamide used in glaucoma:
Correct Answer: Decrease aqueous production
Description: Ans. (d) Decrease aqueous productionRef: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. /451-52* ACETAZOLAMIDE is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor which acts in OAG by decreasing aqueous production.* Carbonic anhydrase derivatives are: Acetazolamide, Dorzolamide, Brinzolamide* Dorzolamide is mildest carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, hence considered as DOC for glaucoma in children.* Alpha-2 agonist (Brimonidine, Apraclonidine) also act by decreasing aqueous production.* Class of drugs which act by increasing outflow:# | Trabecular outflow: Pilocarpine, Epinephrine# | Uveoscleral outflow: PG Analogue (Latanoprost)Must Know TREATMENT OF Glaucoma* First line DOC for ACG: Mannitol* TOC for ACG: Laser iridotomy* DOC for OAG: PG analogue (Latanoprost)* Most powerful anti glaucoma drug: Latano- prost* DOC for OAG in India- Timolol* Safest anti-glaucoma for children- Dorzolamide
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