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Acetazolamide is a diuretic used to treat glaucoma, mountain sickness, epilepsy and myoclonic seizures. It works by promoting sodium, potassium, bicarbonate and water excretion. Common adverse effects include CNS effects, gastrointestinal effects and electrolyte abnormalities. Nurses should monitor fluid balance, glucose, electrolytes and weight when patients take this medication. Timolol eye drops are used to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma by reducing aqueous humor formation. It may cause CNS effe
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- Wendy Escalante
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