Combined effect of forskolin and acetazolamide on intraocular pressure and aqueous flow in rabbit eyes

Exp Eye Res. 1984 Jul;39(1):47-50. doi: 10.1016/0014-4835(84)90113-1.

Abstract

Forskolin, a diterpene, a potent and direct stimulator of the catalytic unit of adenylate cyclase, can reduce intraocular pressure when administered topically to rabbit eyes in a 1% suspension. Using an intravitreal plant of fluorescein-dextran, aqueous flow was measured by a modification of the method of Maurice. Forskolin reduces net aqueous flow by 51% compared to the controls. Acetazolamide (25 mg kg-1) administered intravenously reduces net aqueous flow by 45%. Forskolin and acetazolamide together reduce net aqueous flow by 72%, an important additive effect undoubtedly produced by different pathways.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acetazolamide / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Aqueous Humor / drug effects*
  • Aqueous Humor / physiology
  • Colforsin
  • Diterpenes / pharmacology*
  • Intraocular Pressure / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • Diterpenes
  • Colforsin
  • Acetazolamide