A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of acetazolamide for the treatment of elevated intracranial pressure in cryptococcal meningitis.

We conducted a trial of oral acetazolamide for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in 22 Thai adults with headache and an opening cerebrospinal fluid pressure of >/=200 mm H(2)0. The trial was terminated prematurely because patients who received acetazolamide developed significantly lowe...

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Main Authors: Newton, P, Thai, L, Tip, N, Short, J, Chierakul, W, Rajanuwong, A, Pitisuttithum, P, Chasombat, S, Phonrat, B, Maek-A-Nantawat, W, Teaunadi, R, Lalloo, D, White, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002