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Philip P. Ellis, MD; Patrick K. Price, MD; Richard Kelmenson, MD; Maris A. Rendi

Arch Ophthalmol. 1982;100(12):1920-1922.

Abstract
• Comparisons were made between the ocular hypotensive effects and blood levels achieved with the single-dose administration of either generic acetazolamide or brand-name acetazolamide (Diamox). The relative cost of the two products was surveyed. The effect of food on the absorption of acetazolamide was also evaluated. The generic and brand-name acetazolamide were equivalent in their effects on intraocular pressure. Comparable blood levels of acetazolamide were obtained with the two products. The cost of generic acetazolamide was 37% less than brand-name acetazolamide, when available. Food intake did not appear to influence the absorption of acetazolamide.

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Jan 8, 1982.

Reprint requests to Box B-204, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 E Ninth Ave, Denver, CO 80262 (Dr Ellis).

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