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Brinzolamide

Brinzolamide is a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used in the eye to reduce aqueous humour production and lower intraocular pressure.

Azopt

Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

1%

Indicated to manage glaucoma to alleviate ocular hypertension.

From$37.00/ bottleView

Key points

  • Brinzolamide inhibits carbonic anhydrase in the ciliary processes.
  • Azopt is an ophthalmic suspension rather than an oral medicine.

Azopt connects brinzolamide with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The suspension form can require handling instructions specific to the bottle, while blurred vision, altered taste and sulfonamide-related reactions are ingredient and route-specific considerations.

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