What is the drug of choice for idiopathic intracranial hypeension (I.I.H)?
Acetazolamide -Most effective agent for lowering ICP in idiopathic intracranial hypeension. In Acetazolamide intolerance, furosemide may be used For headaches-Amitriptyline, propranolol. For progressive loss of visual field -High dose oral prednisone. -Some patients experience deterioration of their visual function, surgical intervention may be considered. 1. Optic nerve sheath fenestration (decompression) 2. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion ( lumbo-peritoneal or ventriculo-peritoneal shunt)
Acetazolamide
Glycerol
Mannitol
Dexamethasone
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