acetazolamide

[ uh-see-tuh-zoh-luh-mahyd, -mid, -zol-uh- ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a crystalline powder, C 4 H 6 N 4 O 3 S 2 , used chiefly in the treatment of glaucoma and edema.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acetazolamide¹

First recorded in 1950–55; acet- + azole + amide

Example Sentences

The 2015 world champion in 110 meters hurdles tested positive for “a low concentration” of a diuretic called acetazolamide in December.

From Seattle Times

The most common drug we prescribe is the diuretic acetazolamide, which is used to stave off altitude sickness.

From Nature

Zeng, who also represented the United States at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, tested positive for the banned diuretic and masking agent acetazolamide in an out-of-competition test on Oct.

From Reuters

He tested positive for the masking agent acetazolamide in an out-of-competition doping test on the day of his arrival.

From New York Times

Others include: acetazolamide, which is used to treat glaucoma and epilepsy; the antibiotic doxycycline monohydrate; and the blood pressure medicine fosinopril.

From Reuters