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Pharmacology All India exam 1aa7e5e9

drug of choice in familial hyperkalemic periodic paralysis ?

A
acetazolamide
B
rolofyline
C
bumetinide
D
torasamide
High-Yield Explanation
Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis acetazolamides * Acute paralysis : Oral KCI (0.2-0.4 mmol/kg) every 30 min * Muscle strength and ECG should be monitored * IV therapy rarely required (e.g., when swallowing problems or vomiting is present) * Avoid potassium in dextrose solution * Mannitol is the preferred vehicle for IV potassium ref : kd tripathi 8th ed

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