Acetazolamide acts as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor which increases cerebral blood flow. It inhibits water permeability of membranes by interacting with aquaporins. It is used for the medical treatment of glaucoma, epileptic seizure, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, altitude sickness, cystinuria.
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SolubilitySoluble in NH4OH (50 mg/mL), DMSO, Methanol and slightly soluble in Ethanol.
NotesStore in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents. Incompatible materials are oxidizing agents, bases.