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Pharmacology G.I.T 509d3895

True about acetazolamide

A
Increase sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion
B
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
C
Acts at ascending limb of loop of Henle
D
Increase aqueous outflow mainly
High-Yield Explanation
Ref: Katzung's, 11th ed. pg. 416* Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor which acts on the proximal tubule of nephron.* In kidney, it inhibits H+ secretion and HCO3 reabsorption, which inturn reduces sodium reabsorption.* In eye, it reduces the aqueous formation by limiting generation of bicarbonate ion in ciliary epithelium.

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