3 Life Saving Drugs (LSD) To Tackle Altitude Sickness

Planning for a High Altitude Trek?

In this video, we are talking about 3 Life-Saving Drugs that you must always have with you at high altitude to tackle altitude sickness, such as AMS (acute mountain sickness) HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema) HACE (high altitude cerebral edema). We call them LSDs -- Life Saving Drugs.

The three medicines are Diamox (Acetazolamide), Nifedipine, and Dexamethasone.
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3 life saving drugs discussed in this video are:
1:00 - 1 - Diamox/Acetazolamide
3:39 - 2 - Nifedipine
5:21 - 3 - Dexamethasone (Dex)

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[dr.kamaljitsinghpannu]

I am an eye surgeon by profession and we use tablet Diamox a lot in eye surgery . To prevent the tingling sensation after taking this drug we need to take fruits rich in Pottasium, like banana and oranges .Diamox reduces Pottasium levels in the body .

[AjayKumar-olcj]

She used the term blood thinner for the action of acetazolamide.
That's y a non medical personnel should never be talking about medicine.
Diamox is a diuretic(increases urine output n makes ur blood thicker comparatively if u are not hydrating adequately after taking it and also makes ur blood acidic leading to hyperventilation I.e. indirectly forcing u to breathe more n faster.

[Pimpatjuh]

Great video, i was searching some good overall instructional video about these medicines, not too easy to find, you nailed all three. Thank you.

[vishavkishore]

You're saving lives here. Top work👍👍👍

[vishavkishore]

And also thanks for keeping this video open for downloading, great foresight 👍

[PowerUpJohn]

thanks for this review. i am watching this video at 7000 feet above sea level for the first time and am acclimatizing at this altitude on vacation. i was expecting worse, but living normally at around 3000 feet above sea level is something i have been curious about in how the body works.

[NewBalance-puft]

Tablets like Diamox (Acetazolamide) and treatments like pure oxygen are the best remedy. Except a pressure chamber in a hospital.

[monishpavan]

Very informative Swathi....and It was pleasure to meet you in decatlon yesterday

[arjunvv]

Incase of nifedipine..should also mentioned also mention about contraindications (like severe hypotension, coadministration withACE Inhibitor like diamox

[Changers-lojk]

If you are taking proactive measures, you should take shilajit regularly which is considered a panacea for high altitude problems.

[yogitaankalikar]

Hi Swathi, one kind request to you is that can you make a video on a "Every day Nutrition and Exercise " for regular trekkers .

[anupammitra]

In Peru at higher altitudes like Machu Pichchu locals chew Coco leaves as remedy.

[jyotsnadhanani]

Swathi thank you for your detailed information on various drugs for Ams. R these drugs readily available in Mumbai o Leh or you need a doctors prescription

[parvezkhan]

Thank you for discussion with you are experienc

[jennymallin]

We are traveling to high altitude and this helps to know, thank you. On another note I have heard acute respiratory distress presenting in current situation is likened to ams, I wonder if these drugs would help save lives

[terranhealer]

Is it just me or does LSD make you think of another life saving drug
- Tim Leary 😊

[A_friendwithoutbenefits]

Never understand why so many people insist on avoiding meds like Diamox, which are harmless for most people and reduce chances of altitude sickness. All they are going is increasing their risk of becoming sick.

[anindyachakrabortti]

Very informative video..but administration of the use is very much important..

[crazysoother]

Are you a Doctor ? If Yes perfect but if not that is very serious nature advice on Restricted medicine

[amolmalani]

I(42 years), My (wife 40 years) and my son (11 years) plan to do a single day DIY trek from Chopta to Tunganath (chandrashila if possible). Out stay will be in Chopta. Should we take preventie (12 mg diamox starting 48 hours before trek. at interval of 12 hours each)? Whether same dosage is recommended to be given to my son (11 years) too?