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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Acetazolamide decreases intraocular pressure by what mechanism: September 2010
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The correct answer is  Ans. A: Decreases aqueous humor production Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, which means that it forces the kidneys to excrete bicarbonate (HCO;), thus re-acidifying the blood. It also lowers intraocular tension by decreased formation of aqueous humour (It is rich in bicarbonate)