Which of the following drug is used to prevent acute mountain sickness?
Ans. A. AcetazolamideAcetazolamide is effective in preventing acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high altitude cerebral edema (HACE).Mechanism in above pathology:* Counteracts the respiratory alkalosis which occurs during ascent to altitude* Facilitates the excretion of bicarbonate in the urine* Decreases pH of CSF* Decreases CSF formation
Acetazolamide
Dexamethasone
Diltiazem
Digoxin
Miscellaneous (Pharmacology)