Drug reference
dichlorphenamide
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Drug class
Miscellaneous (Miscellaneous)
Mechanism of action
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, but the exact mechanism by which dichlorphenamide is able to treat periodic paralysis is unknown. Dichlorphenamide helps to normalize blood-potassium levels by decreasing levels
Common side effects
- Headache
- Paresthesia
- Cognitive disorder
- Dysgeusia
- Confusional state
Known interactions (2)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is dichlorphenamide?
dichlorphenamide belongs to: Miscellaneous.
How does dichlorphenamide work?
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, but the exact mechanism by which dichlorphenamide is able to treat periodic paralysis is unknown. Dichlorphenamide helps to normalize blood-potassium levels by decreasing levels
What are the common side effects of dichlorphenamide?
Headache, Paresthesia, Cognitive disorder, Dysgeusia, Confusional state
Which drugs interact with dichlorphenamide?
acetylsalicylic acid, bismuth subsalicylate
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