Accepted at 9:42 p.m. Dec, 21, 2025 by andrewmathias8
Author: Ambuzene
Co-authors: Eli.Tanenbaum , Ahmed7 , andrewmathias8
Related Note: 1475636904715
Rationale for change

In a general sense, acetazolamide can be used to treat metabolic alkalosis. However, acetazolamide is most commonly used for respiratory alkalosis in altitude sickness due to increasing kidney excretion of bicarb to compensate for the respiratory alkalosis.

Both are correct and should be part of this card.

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