Acetazolamide Per os for Decompensation of Heart Failure

Acetazolamide is a diuretic with a mild diuretic effect. Inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase in the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron. Increases urinary excretion of sodium, potassium, bicarbonate ions, does not affect the excretion of chlorine ions; causes an increase in urine pH.