Ethoxzolamide

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Ethoxzolamide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
6-ethoxybenzothiazole-2-sulfonamide
Identifiers
CAS number 452-35-7
ATC code  ?
PubChem 3295
DrugBank APRD00732
Chemical data
Formula C9H10N2O3S2 
Mol. mass 258.319 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Protein binding ~89%
Metabolism  ?
Half life 2.5-5.5 hours
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes  ?

Ethoxzolamide (alternatively known as Ethoxyzolamide) is a sulfonamide medication that functions as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma, duodenal ulcers, and as a diuretic. It may also be used in the treatment of some forms of epilepsy.

Brand names include Cardrase®, Diuretic C®, Ethamide®, Glaucotensil®, and Redupresin®.