Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Flashcards by John Lorenz Beleno | Brainscape

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Mechanism of action

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Blocks sodium bicarbonate reabsorption, sodium bicarbonate diuresis, reduces total body bicarbonate stores

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Prototype drug

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Acetazolamide

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Excessive use of will lead to: (Side effects)

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Metabolic hyperchloremic acidosis
Renal stones
Potassium wasting

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