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Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that works at the early proximal tubule to stop HCO3- resorption. It's effects include alkalinizing the urine and acidifying the blood. Acetazolamide is used to prevent acute altitude sickness. <3
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What is the safe dose for Wellington?
Amount of acetazolamide sodium equivalent to 500 mg of acetazolamide.
What is another name for acetazolamide?
Diamox
What is the purpose of acetazolamide?
Acetazolamide is used to treat a number of disorders, including the control of epileptic seizures in those individuals who suffer epilepsy.
Does the liver work with the heart?
well the blood is pumped from the heart to the kidney so the kidney cleans it therefore a heart can work with the kidney
Why acetazolamide contraindicated in cirrhosis?
due to risk of heoatic encephelopathy
What drugs are FDA approved for sleep apnea?
Acetazolamide Maybe but I found it on Wikipedia.
What is acetazolamide?
Acetazolamide (a-set-a-ZOLE-a-mide) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that shifts the rate of reaction to favor the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, bicarbonate ions, and free protons.
Is Coriander juice work on kidney's?
no
How does transplantation kidney work?
in health
What are examples of drug that can be used to acidify urine?
Aspirin can be used to acidify the urine, as can acetazolamide.
Can a person live with one kidney?
Yes. Because if one kidney is removed because of a disease, the other kidney can perform the work of two.
Can person live with one kidney?
Yes. Because if one kidney is removed because of a disease, the other kidney can perform the work of two.
