Ingredient

Acetazolamide

Acetazolamide is a component that helps the body excrete water and electrolytes as a diuretic.

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MFDS ingredient code M040351

What does it do?

Acetazolamide is a medication belonging to the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor class and is mainly used as a diuretic. It helps to treat edema and hypertension by eliminating excess water and electrolytes from the body.

Acetazolamide works by inhibiting an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase in the kidneys, which interferes with the reabsorption of bicarbonate. This leads to the excretion of more water and electrolytes in the urine, resulting in a diuretic effect.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other diuretics, acetazolamide targets carbonic anhydrase, leading to differentiated electrolyte excretion patterns and therapeutic effects, which is selectively used in certain situations.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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