This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'drug of choice in familial hyperkalemic periodic paralysis ? \nSelect and explain. \nA. acetazolamide, B. rolofyline, C. bumetinide, D. torasamide', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis acetazolamides * Acute paralysis : Oral KCI (0.2-0.4 mmol/kg) every 30 min * Muscle strength and ECG should be monitored * IV therapy rarely required (e.g., when swallowing problems or vomiting is present) * Avoid potassium in dextrose solution * Mannitol is the preferred vehicle for IV potassium ref : kd tripathi 8th ed', 'role': 'assistant'}]