ISSN:
1573-2622
Keywords:
diuretics
;
tear fluid
;
peroxidase
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The side effects of acetazolamide (Diamox®) on lacrimation were measured in rats by means of the cotton-thread tear test. After a daily oral 1-mg dose (administered for five days), comparable to the dose used for adult humans on a drug-to-bodyweight basis, tear production remained unaffected but the lacrimal peroxidase secretion decreased by 60% of the baseline level. After withdrawal of acetazolamide the peroxidase secretion returned to the baseline level.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00162013
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