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AcetazolamideAka: Diamox

Mechanism
1. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Indications
1. High Altitude Sickness treatment and prevention
2. Pseudotumor Cerebri
Contraindications
1. Sulfonamide allergy
Dosing
1. High Altitude Sickness
  1. Prevention: 125 mg PO bid
    1. Start 24 hours before ascent
    2. Continue for 72 hours
  2. Insomnia at altitude: 125 mg PO qhs
  3. Treatment: 250 to 400 mg PO bid
2. Pseudotumor Cerebri
  1. Dose range: 125-250 mg PO qd-tid
Adverse Effects
1. Peripheral Paresthesias
2. Polyuria

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