Acetazolamide
Health Encyclopedia: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
Periodic paralysis - hypokalemic
Treatment
Muscle weakness that involves the breathing or swallowing muscles is an emergency situation. Dangerous heart
The goals of treatment are relief of
Potassium that is given during an attack may stop the attack. It is preferred that potassium be given by mouth, but if weakness is severe,
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