Which of the following is true for carbonic anhydrase inhibitor ?
Correct answer: B. It is used as an adjunct in epilepsy
- A. It causes excertion of Na & Cl
- B. It is used as an adjunct in epilepsy
- C. It is very potent
- D. It causes metabolic alkalosis
Explanation
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors cause renal loss of bicarbonate, sodium and chloride, producing metabolic acidosis rather than alkalosis. Acetazolamide is also used as an adjunct in epilepsy, making option b the true statement.
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