Q-6. Acetazolamide side-effects include all except: (NEET Based)
a) Hypokalemia
b) Drowsiness
c) Diarrhea
d) Paraesthesia
Answer: Diarrhea
Explanation:
Side-effects of aetazolamide:
Acidosis (More likely to occur in patients of COPD)
Hypokalemia
Drowsiness
Paraesthesia
Hypersensitivity reaction
Bone marrow depression (Rare)
Important point:
It is contraindicated in liver disease because it may precipitate hepatic coma by interfering urinary elimination of NH3 due to alkaline urine.