ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM vs DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM and DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM	DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.02 /30	$0.87 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM	DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Mylan Asi	Micro Labs
Dosage forms	Injectable	Solution, Drops
Drug class	Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor	Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Altitude Sickness, Glaucoma, Seizures	Open-Angle Glaucoma

acetazolamide sodium dorzolamide hydrochloride

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.02 /30

$0.87 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ACETAZOLAMIDE SODIUM

DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Mylan Asi

Micro Labs

Dosage forms

Injectable

Solution, Drops

Drug class

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Altitude Sickness, Glaucoma, Seizures

Open-Angle Glaucoma

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Acetazolamide Sodium and Dorzolamide Hydrochloride?

Acetazolamide Sodium contains Acetazolamide Sodium, while Dorzolamide Hydrochloride contains Dorzolamide Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.