3 Life Saving Drugs (LSD) To Tackle Altitude Sickness

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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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Find more about Diamox here:
How Diamox deals with Acute Mountain Sickness - indiahikes.com/benefits-of-us...
How to prevent AMS with and without Diamox - indiahikes.com/prevent-altitu...
How to treat AMS, HAPE and HACE - indiahikes.com/treat-altitude...
How to treat AMS, HAPE, and HACE - bit.ly/3yaNvIL
Downloadable AMS manual - bit.ly/3SMKEO8
What is Acute Mountain Sickness - • What is Acute Mountain...
Should you take Diamox on your trek - • Should you take Diamox...
How to treat and prevent Acute Mountain Sickness - • How to treat and preve...
What are HAPE and HACE - • What are HAPE and HACE...
What is HACE and how do you treat it - • What is HACE (High Alt...
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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.kamaljitsinghpannu8911 2 жыл бұрын

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 .

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Kamaljit, Thank you for the tip! This is very helpful.

@sanjay_cwa 2 жыл бұрын

Dr, Pannu sir, are these medicines are safe, in normal conditions?

@fakenews8295 Жыл бұрын

Yes, mostly seen it used by Ophthalmologists outside of travel use. They do say to take - Bananas, Coconut water and in some cases 'Potklor' (potassium syrup). In my experience, diet may not provide enough K+ for everyone.

@olarivolariv1313 Жыл бұрын

Asante sana - thank very much my friend,i am a Kilimanjaro guide and never knew this.

@fakenews8295 Жыл бұрын

True...Bananas, Coconut water or even Potassium Chloride syrups in water. The potassium loss is clearly felt in severe fatigue and muscle weakness.

@AjayKumar-ol5cj 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@vishavkishore 5 жыл бұрын

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

@hrajput4 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was very informative.

@tapanchatterjee8381 3 жыл бұрын

A valuable information. Thanks lots.

@sagarmoktan1141 4 жыл бұрын

keep up the good work, Swathi!!

@vishavkishore 5 жыл бұрын

You're saving lives here. Top work👍👍👍

@farishtafying 3 жыл бұрын

Actually

@Pimpatjuh 4 жыл бұрын

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

@idrisgregory2102 2 жыл бұрын

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@ajitkhanvilkar9702 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful video!

@varunsharma7521 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information

@monishpavan5097 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ooommm4024 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@parvezkhan7744 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for discussion with you are experienc

@anindyachakrabortti2 5 жыл бұрын

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

@rasik1173 4 жыл бұрын

thank you very very much god bless you

@arjunvv4586 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bibinbabu9494 2 жыл бұрын

Hi please make a video on a nutrition and exercise

@_manish_naga_46 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@NewBalance-pu8ft 4 жыл бұрын

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

@hikehimalaya.7292 5 жыл бұрын

great work

@jennymallin9404 2 жыл бұрын

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

@fakenews8295 Жыл бұрын

No. That theory was tried and disproved in 2020, itself. Viral ARDS needs antivirals and steroids (+blood thinners).

@anish4937 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@yogitaankalikar1830 4 жыл бұрын

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

@priyankamakam8130 4 жыл бұрын

Ya much needed

@DiscoverJoe 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a mountain guide and guide above 15,000ft and I can tell you this, HAPE and HACE are bad business. You don’t want to gamble with a clients life. Administer the medicine, and get the hell out of high altitude.

@sanjay_cwa 2 жыл бұрын

Discover Joe, pls describe in detail.

@olarivolariv1313 Жыл бұрын

@@sanjay_cwa karibu sana mount Kilimanjaro.

@felixlopez9767 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I take lisonopril 20mg for high blood pressure, are any of these medicines for high altitude will affect differently for me? Thanks very much. Best regards.

@prabuddhamajumdar7090 Жыл бұрын

Amazing info. Can a 45 yr old male/weighing 95kilos / with high BP can take half (125mg) of Diamox as a preventive measure? its not for trek, but motorbike adventure rides in the himalayas

@anupammitra4791 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mrityunjoybanerjee7459 3 жыл бұрын

hi Swathy, that was really helpful. i am planning for kalindi trek this september. its a tough trek. i just want to have me know how to get myself fit for this trek, I mean the exercises I should do... pls if you can lend your help.

@dannywwl7212 2 ай бұрын

Is Dexasone safe to be use to prevent altitude sickness? 4000m mountain climbing.

@imanmondal4986 3 жыл бұрын

I will go to visit sikkim and some view points will be above 12k+ feet. which type of medicine I can use?

@pallavupadhyay9939 3 жыл бұрын

Can we take all those medicines as a prophylactic treatment..1-2 days before the start of treak...

@CPOKay904 3 жыл бұрын

What about flying ? Does this regimen work for that ?

@user-kf4wr1kr2i Жыл бұрын

Thank u ma'am

@ashishkelly903 Жыл бұрын

Koi batayega ye teen medicine kese or kab or kitni Leni h??

@nesatoursandtravels601 4 жыл бұрын

I like the yellow tents in your videos. I am also fond of trekking. I do have many tents of Quechua and wildcraft but I would like to buy these yellow tents. Please tell me which brand are they and where from can I buy them.

@staytrailshospitality9520 Жыл бұрын

I am also interested to know about the yellow tents as you are.

@olarivolariv1313 Жыл бұрын

Hi there,have done mount kilimanjaro already?

@Changers-lo1jk 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kayleep3329 Жыл бұрын

What is shilajit? Thanks

@jyotsnadhanani1443 Жыл бұрын

What is shilajit.

@terranhealer 10 ай бұрын

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

@amolmalani 4 ай бұрын

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?

@jamshij7622 Жыл бұрын

Is there any medicine that resists a heavy cold?

@prithadatta7791 2 жыл бұрын

Maam, can a patient with high pressure CSF disease can go to high altitude?? Or it will be harmful? My sister has csf pressure problm. What kind of medicine she should take while being in high altitude?

@jyotsnadhanani1443 Жыл бұрын

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

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Hi Jyotsna, glad you found the info helpful. All of these medicines are available over the counter without any prescription.

@mekhamanikandan9948 8 ай бұрын

Ma'am I'm experienceing severe stomach pain while climbing Himalayas. Can i use these medicines

@chandrakumargurnaani8342 Жыл бұрын

Can I get altitude sickness in Gulmarg and sonmarg going next month Should I take diamox or just keep

@chetanverma493 Жыл бұрын

For shri khand mahadev trek is it useful

@Ashishsirigiri 2 жыл бұрын

Last year i visited gulmarg and came back to srinagar and stay at vivanta tak srinagar which is on hill. I felt nothing in gulmarg and gondola then in return next Day after my break fast at srinagar hotel I started feeling breathless for about 5 min then by God grace I was recovered. Please help me understand what would have happened to me and what is the solution for it to avoid it next time when I travel in that region. Please help.

@larrybush6002 5 ай бұрын

Is the beneficial effect of nifedipine in HAS/ HAPE specific to this particular dihydropyridine? I take amlodipine (another dihydropyridine) for blood pressure control. Thanks, in advance. I’m a pharmacologist by training, btw.

@Indiahikes 5 ай бұрын

Though both, Nifedipine and Amlodipine, are vasodilators, there is very limited data available to prove the effect of Amlodipine in treating HAPE and HACE. The use of Nifedipine is usually advised in such cases. In your case, you can continue taking the recommended dose of Amlodipine (as per your doctor) on the trek and let your trek leader know about your condition.

@gochaszindagi1746 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Swati....any inputs for people with pre conditions...like BP...etc ?? Since Diamox sounds like a blood thinner...

@dr.utpaldebnath7433 Жыл бұрын

No. It's not blood thinner. It concentrates blood.

@g-e Жыл бұрын

Hi Swathi, Next month I am going for Shrikhand Mahadev track, Its my first track. I run 4 km daily and do some physical and breathing exercise as preparation for this track. Do I require to take Diamox course? Thank you for the reply.

@auddioduck6492 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm you need prescription in us for all these 😕

@shivammodirak140 Жыл бұрын

Hello Indiahikes I live at an elevation of 948 ft. This is the first time my family has decided to visit a high altitude place 7467 ft. I am a bit worried about altitude sickness and other related problems. We have a senior citizen(60 years old) in our family. Should we take any precautionary measures?

@burningferriswheel Жыл бұрын

Don't worry about AMS below 9000 feet in India. Our mountains are very green, and you will have no trouble with oxygen up to about 2800 Meters if you are on the south side of the Himalayas. Hope you have a good time.

@deepakademani1857 3 жыл бұрын

I am going Manali and ladhak please tell me how much and when exactly I should take

@padmawangdus4740 2 жыл бұрын

You should take 24hr before climbing to high altitude area . But you should know that you are not allergic to sulphur drug's..As Diamox is a diuretic you should maintain your body fluids too

@hemanshukhilosiya5796 2 жыл бұрын

Swati Ji Gujrati ma madical blog banavo

@srigururamdasvani6094 2 жыл бұрын

Can I take diamox if I'm taking premoult n period postpone tablet during trip pls reply

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Taking Diamox as a precautionary measure is something we recommend for treks above 13,000 feet. The composition of Diamox is very different from Premoult so taking them together shouldn’t be a problem.

@subrata56 2 жыл бұрын

What should be the time to take the diamox ??? After meal or before meal. ????

@ssskkk786 6 ай бұрын

You should go and ask a qualified doctor! Avoid taking prescriptions from random people for the sake of your own well being!

@yogitaankalikar1830 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Swathi , I'm planning to do Har ki dun trek in march .I'm 48 yrs of age and can jog 4.5 kms. non stop in 45minutes after starting jogging for 5/6 days. in your video you said its necessary to jog 4kms.in 24 minutes to be fit for the trek. if I jog 45 minutes non stop without any target and do some exercises like skipping, squats, pushups for 20 minutes every day, can i be able to do this trek. because as I told u earlier I had a difficulty in breathing during the midnight when I woke up for some reason and away from my bed for 5 minutes and I was also shivering till I went back to bed this is in May to at chopta. so what fitness do I need for Har ki dun in March? as can I be able to jog 4kms. in 24 minutes as u said , as per my recent performance.

@kaushikpatel9135 Жыл бұрын

Yes.... Easily you can do it...

@drramansharma11 3 жыл бұрын

wahey guru puttri.

@yogitaankalikar1830 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Swathi , can you please tell me I have read that you should keep hydrated while on trekking dose that mean you should be hydrated since the day one you travel till you r back home or only while you are ascending and descending....

@Indiahikes 4 жыл бұрын

Ideally, you should start hydrating yourself much before the trek, and continue it after the trek too. Start a month before, so that it becomes a habit, and it's also good for your body.

@yogitaankalikar1830 4 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes thanks

@AjaySingh-ps3iv 4 жыл бұрын

1. Does a person get AMS while driving up to higher altitudes or it hits you only while trekking activity? 2. Is there a chance of catching AMS while at Gulmarg /Sonmarg? Both are at an altidude of 9000 ft. approximately.

@Indiahikes 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ajay, it's very common to get AMS while simply going to high altitude. You could be driving, skiing, flying, trekking -- you can get AMS. It has nothing to do with the activity, it has everything to do with the altitude itself. In Sonamarg / Gulmarg, you're not too likely to get AMS, because they're still just at the brink of high altitude (according to altitude classification, "high altitude" starts at 9,000 ft). But if you fly to Leh (11,480 ft), for example, you're very likely to get AMS because you're flying directly to a very high altitude. Similarly, if you drive to Rohtang Pass (~13,000 ft), you're again likely to get AMS. Hope this explains the possibilities of AMS to you.

@AjaySingh-ps3iv 4 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes Thanks for the prompt reply, it was really helpful. Looking forward to trek with Indiahikes in the future.

@surjitpuri4839 4 жыл бұрын

High alt is caused by gaining alt fast than by acclimatising slowly .so mode of gaining ht is immaterial,u get it more if u travel by air,say Del to Leh. Best is to go slowly in reachg hts.Best way to avoid is to go up and down regularly and for that matter climbers do load ferries for expdns from lower camps/BC to hrcamps and follow principle work at ht but sleep low. Troops going to Siachen,gain 3 k ht everyday to acclimatise body to thinner air.

@yogitaankalikar1830 4 жыл бұрын

hi Swathi ,this May I had been to chopta tungnath trek so on the stay near Chopta village at night for 2days I wolk up at night around 12am both nights and when I gotup from the bed for loo I was shivering till I went back to bed and after lying down I felt little of suffocating and my breathing was not normal and it took 2 to 3 minutes to become my breathing normal my rugs were verymuch heavy. so why did this happened to me, is it because of the heavy rugs or else? and I'm 48 yrs, so in such case can I do high altitude winter treks in future?

@Indiahikes 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Yogita, this could be because you were feeling very cold. I notice that this happens if I don't pee before sleeping. I would say make sure you pee every night before sleeping, even if you don't feel like it. It really helps. Another reason is that you might not have eaten enough dinner. Eating well makes sure your body is occupied in digesting food, which generates a lot of body heat, which in turn keeps you warm. So do these two things. You could follow these steps to make sure you get a good night's sleep on your next trek - indiahikes.com/winter-camping-trekking-tips/

@yogitaankalikar1830 4 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes okay , I'll follow, thank you Swathi.

@sanjaybalasahebgaikwad3669 9 ай бұрын

Yogita can also check her heart health by a cardiologist and do a 2D Echo of the heart

@arijitbiswas7933 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Swathy... Should i go for a preventive course of Diamox before the kuari pass trek in 2nd week of april? Or kuari pass trek can be done without it?

@Indiahikes 4 жыл бұрын

Not necessary. Just carry the tablet with you and take it in case of any symptoms. You can check the symptoms in this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iqd7gpl4zMXFd40.html

@organizedselfstudy691 2 жыл бұрын

Can one take these medicines to gain stamina for a race?

@arijitbiswas7933 2 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes Thank you Swathy for your assistance.... 😋

@parvathikonda4725 3 жыл бұрын

any chance of getting HAPE and HACE on kedarkanth

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

It's not very likely or common on the Kedarkantha trek. But we wouldn't completely remove the possibility. Always better to be prepared.

@ameysathe7486 Жыл бұрын

Is a preventive course of Diamox needed for Tarsar Marsar? During the briefing before the trek we were told for this one its not needed as the ascent is very gradual

@Indiahikes 11 ай бұрын

Hi. The basecamp for Tarsar Marsar is Aru which is at 6,000ft. For this altitude one doesn't require a preventive course of Diamox, it's only required for altitude above 8,000ft.

@ameysathe7486 11 ай бұрын

@@Indiahikes Okay thank you. I was checking because as per the chart shown on your page it's at 7960ft.

@sandeepbhattacharya7219 2 жыл бұрын

Mam for kedarnath Trek which medicine I should carry ??

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Once you register for a trek you’ll be getting a mails about various aspects of trek, one of them is things to carry on a trek, it includes a list of medicines and also you’ll be part of whatsapp group, where the same will be communicated

@miarzhoq9171 2 жыл бұрын

Mam I already have bp can i take dimox?

@ambuzaroy1497 9 ай бұрын

Should I take these medicines for kedarnath, tungnath and chandrashila trek?

@Indiahikes 5 ай бұрын

Hi, carry these medicines with you, easily accessible at all times. Do not take any medicine unless you have consulted your trek leader. Diamox (1 Strip) Dolo 650 (5 tablets) Avomine (4 tablets) Combiflam (5 tablets) Digene (4 tablets) ORS (6 packs) Knee Brace (optional) Hope this helps.

@FentanylPopsicle 3 жыл бұрын

LSD works for a lot of things

@kingjeremysircornwell7847 4 жыл бұрын

Its a lung issue?

@prashantp679 3 жыл бұрын

Dexa is ok ....but diuretic and pulmonary or cardiac concern medicine like depin need physician advice.......

@A_friendwithoutbenefits Ай бұрын

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.

@kaushikpatel9135 Жыл бұрын

Some experienced trekkers told that don't use diamox or any other medicine while trekking body acclimatized with nature in its way..... What should do ? Use or not in EBC or Goichala trek

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Hi Kaushik, it depends on the time you give your body to acclimatise. But as EBC and Goechala are high altitude treks, we would recommend you to go on a preventive course of diamox. You can read more about the diamox and how it helps to tackle AMS here - indiahikes.com/blog/benefits-of-using-diamox-to-deal-with-ams

@kaushikpatel9135 Жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes How should I take diamox ? Any prescription..... I did sarpass... Kedarkantha... Sandakphu... Hampta pass.... Kedarnath trek.... Amarnath trek.... Without diamox... Now I am going Goichala or EBC so what should I do? Your views... Is it true once you take diamox then every time while you go for trek you take diamox otherwise body can't acclimatized

@kaushikdas5256 2 жыл бұрын

I have fatty liver can I take diamox?

@anayananda7013 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@vrajbaroda2a 3 жыл бұрын

Dimox,depine, dexona

@hardiknagpal7289 4 жыл бұрын

Should i go for a preventive course of Diamox before the kedarkantha trek? Or kedarkantha trek can be done without it?

@Indiahikes 4 жыл бұрын

You can do the Kedarkantha trek without it. :) Just carry a strip with you and consult your Trek Leader in case you feel any symptoms of AMS. You can learn how to recognise the symptoms here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iqd7gpl4zMXFd40.html

@hrishikeshkenjalkar4542 3 жыл бұрын

Any natural remedies to treat ?

@vishalp5586 2 жыл бұрын

Yes get to the lower altitude right away.

@mp2771 2 жыл бұрын

@@vishalp5586 😂

@ashishkelly903 Жыл бұрын

Swati yr kam se kam lyrics to hindi m dal dete kux kux smjh m aya kux kux nhi

@Indiahikes 7 ай бұрын

@neetujain876 2 жыл бұрын

Hi swati i am going to ladhakh trip in mid march and children along with us can we take 125 mg diamox as a precaution major daily for 5 days

@rozekmandirkdarshan9157 3 жыл бұрын

When I go to high altitude In morning i fell breathless ness more than others Even though intake diamox one day prior to track In morning I can bath in to chilled water But at night my inner body shivers badly with chill Upper body not feels that much chill Kindly suggest

@barshadutta1397 2 жыл бұрын

I am planning to trek to Hampta pass. Should I take the preventive dose of diamox?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Barsha, The Hampta pass trek starts rather high at 9,000 ft and climbs taking you to 14,000 ft by the third day itself. This high start makes you susceptible to altitude sickness in the first couple of days. So yes, we would recommend you get on a preventive course of Diamox before you begin the trek.

@north292 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@ja8339 4 жыл бұрын

came here for LSD

@gaurishanker2140 3 жыл бұрын

I need lsd any price

@taylorlee9578 Жыл бұрын

Life saving pills, soo nvr die on earth 🙏

@user-le8rk1hp8p 10 ай бұрын

so basically, take diamox with a banana and some water if you want.

@AkashKumar-po6lh 3 жыл бұрын

Hindi

@Panda.Shogun 3 жыл бұрын

Drugs do... mujhe drugs do 🤷‍♂️😂

@TheChouhan 2 жыл бұрын

Diamox is not for people with high BP...please consult with your doctor before taking 🙏

@AjayKumar-ol5cj 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah acetazolamide is a drug for AMS but not a blood thinner. And better consult a doctor for dose.

@craig9563 9 ай бұрын

LSD - Amusing aconym. In the western world, LSD is an illegal party drug (acid).

@akashsingh4724 4 ай бұрын

I came here for lysergic acid😂

@Rudrakshiva Жыл бұрын

LSD .. Life Saving Drug :D .. Indeed it is

@dwightkurtschruteiii4491 2 жыл бұрын

… take lsd. Got it

@AjayKumar-ol5cj 3 жыл бұрын

None of the drugs she has been talking are OTC group of drugs,so consult a doctor and understand everything.(just an advise from a Dr.

@nawmsayin8017 2 жыл бұрын

Did she loose her upper lip while climbing somewhere?

@karthigaiyan1 2 жыл бұрын

You are not a doctor and with your flimsy knowledge how can you recommend drugs like this. Perhaps the lndian Medical association and Drug Authorities should look in to this.