Does High Altitude affect medication?
Does High Altitude affect medication?
Those who enjoy traveling to exotic locations, beware. The latest research shows that staying at high altitudes for more than 24 hours can alter the effect of drugs like Demerolâ„¢, Lithiumâ„¢ and even widely-used high altitude sickness medications like acetazolamide.
Do inhalers help with altitude?
Asthma inhalers like albuterol, which work by stimulating beta-receptor cells in the lungs, were first used to treat high-altitude climbers. Conversely, several heart-failure medicines are now in use to treat altitude sickness or help with acclimatization, researchers say.
Does blood pressure change at higher altitudes?
The higher you travel, the less oxygen you take in with each breath. The body responds to this by increasing the heart rate and the amount of blood pumped with each beat. As a result, there is a temporary increase in blood pressure until the body adapts to the lower oxygen levels.
Does Albuterol help altitude?
Does Viagra help high altitude?
Viagra works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow freely through vessels. The researchers used this drug to block the effects of high altitude on blood vessels on the lung. They looked at whether the use of Viagra would help the lungs continue to get oxygen while ascending to higher altitudes.
What is the best medication for altitude sickness?
Medical treatment for altitude sickness may include oxygen, hyperbaric treatment, and medicines such as acetazolamide ( Diamox, Diamox Sequels) and/or dexamethasone ( AK-Dex, Ocu-Dex) as well as over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications and antinausea medications. However, definitive treatment is for the patient to go to a lower altitude.
What are the effects of living at high altitude?
People living at high altitudes can suffer from altitude sickness. The oxygen content in the air decreases as the altitude increases, and thus people unaccustomed to living at high altitudes generally have trouble breathing and obtaining a sufficient amount of oxygen.
