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What is the differences between brinzolamide and dorzolamide as topical eye drops with timolol for reducing ocular hypertension?
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Same: Brinzolamide and dorzolamide are both carbonic anhydase inhibitors. They lower pressure by stopping the enzyme that helps produce fluid in the eye. They are both sulfa compound derivatives.
Answered 3/20/2019
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