MSI_000046180

One of the carbonic anhydrase inhibitors that is sometimes effective against absence seizures. It is sometimes useful also as an adjunct in the treatment of tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures, particularly in women whose seizures occur or are exacerbated at specific times in the menstrual cycle. However, its usefulness is transient often because of rapid development of tolerance. Its antiepileptic effect may be due to its inhibitory effect on brain carbonic anhydrase, which leads to an increased transneuronal chloride gradient, increased chloride current, and increased inhibition. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1991, p337) S - Sensory organs > S01 - Ophthalmologicals > S01E - Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics > S01EC - Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors D004791 - Enzyme Inhibitors > D002257 - Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors D002491 - Central Nervous System Agents > D000927 - Anticonvulsants C471 - Enzyme Inhibitor > C29577 - Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor D002317 - Cardiovascular Agents > D045283 - Natriuretic Agents C78275 - Agent Affecting Blood or Body Fluid > C448 - Diuretic D045283 - Natriuretic Agents > D004232 - Diuretics CONFIDENCE standard compound; EAWAG_UCHEM_ID 3011