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Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness is a condition that can affect anyone who travels to high altitude too quickly. It is a travel-related health risk rather than something caught from the local environment.

Diamox

Acetazolamide

250mg

Acetazolamide tablets for glaucoma and altitude sickness. It reduces fluid buildup in the eye and brain by blocking a carbonic anhydrase enzyme.

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Key points

  • Altitude sickness usually begins above about 2,500 metres and can cause headache, nausea and difficulty sleeping.
  • The risk depends on the speed of ascent and the altitude reached, rather than on the traveller themselves.

Common questions about Altitude Sickness

What altitude sickness is

Altitude sickness is a condition that can affect anyone who reaches high altitude too quickly. It is not an illness you catch from other people; the risk comes from the speed of ascent and the height reached.

Which medicine is listed for altitude sickness

The listed product contains acetazolamide, which belongs to a class of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. These medicines, including Acetazolamide, help the body adjust to high altitude by changing the balance of fluids and salts.

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