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Acetazolamide
Diamox
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
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)
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 1 dose rule
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Backed by a published source
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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