Methazolamide (CED0007699)

Methazolamide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H8N4O3S2 and an average molecular weight of 236.26 g/mol. Methazolamide belongs to the thiadiazoles, a subclass of azoles within the organic compounds. It is classified as an organoheterocyclic compound. The compound acts as an inhibitor for several protein targets, specifically Carbonic anhydrase 1 (CA1), Carbonic anhydrase 2 (CA2), Carbonic anhydrase 4 (CA4), and Carbonic anhydrase 7 (CA7), along with one other protein. Regarding its application and presence, it is found in or released from 11 recorded sources. Within the category of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is used in miotics and antiglaucoma preparations, as well as gynecologicals. Other recorded sources include electrical and electronic equipment, such as electrodes, antennas, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterized by the conductive materials. Additionally, it is associated with household cleaning and consumer products, including tobacco smoke filters, perfumes within detergents and soaps, non-electric simulated smoking devices, cigar cigarettes, and other smoking requisites. The recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.