Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness is the Physical distress from which causes difficulty in breathing because of not able to adjust to a lower level of oxygen at a higher altitude level. Most of the cases in altitude sickness are mild but it can also be life-threatening.
The main cause of Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness is ascending to a great height too rapidly. Climbing too high and staying there for too long may also cause it.
Higher altitudes do not change the atmospheric oxygen concentration. However, the number of oxygen molecules per breath decreases. During the Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro you should know above 5000 m each breath contains approximately half of the oxygen found at sea level.
The best Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness Medications are:
1. Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is used most of the time as a pain killer and also to reduce altitude sickness. If any climber has not gone through AltitudeTraining For Kilimanjaro can take this medication to save from Altitude sickness.
This medication can be taken when you have more or severe headache due to high altitude and caused due to inflammatory factors which lead fill up fluid in the brain.
Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug that is proved for decreasing the swelling and inflammation.
The recommended dosage is 600mg for every 8 hours.
2.Acetazolamide [Diamox]
Acetazolamide or Diamox is a drug that is proved to prevent altitude sickness. The drug helps to improve the acidity of the blood by acting as a diuretic and promoting urination. It is preventive medicine and is advised to consult a doctor before using Diamox as it is a prescription medicine.
It is also recommended that taking Diamox 2-3 days 2 weeks before departure to check if you suffer any side effects.
The medicine Diamox makes you breathe at a faster rate which increases the oxygen levels in your body. You can take this drug if you have any Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness Symptoms for better results.
3. Dexamethasone
This medication is proven prevention for High Altitude cerebral edema. You should know that HACE is an extreme form of Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness where the brain starts swelling and may stop working properly.
Dexamethasone is a steroid hormone that acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat brain edema. This treats for aiding the symptoms of acclimatization if you are on any route which does not offer Best Acclimatization for Climbing Kilimanjaro.
It is considered an ideal prophylactic agent to reduce the risk of HAPE and AMS.
The recommended dosage is 4mg per 6 hours.
4. Sildenafil
The Sildenafil or commonly called as Viagra acts as a vasodilator. It will relax the blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow freely through vessels. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Beginners would be challenging, so taking a dosage of Sildenafil will increase oxygen delivery to muscles which further improves physical endurance.
This medication is a proven drug for reducing pulmonary artery pressure and formation of pulmonary edema fluid which will reduce the risk of heart failure and HAPE while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
The recommended dosage of Sildenafil is 50 milligrams every 8 hours.
This medication is a proven drug for reducing pulmonary artery pressure and formation of pulmonary edema fluid which will reduce the risk of heart failure and HAPE while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
The recommended dosage of Sildenafil is 50 milligrams every 8 hours.
5.Nifedipine
The Nifedipine is similar to Viagra and controls Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness. It is a less potent drug that lowers pulmonary artery pressure. The dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker is used to treat high BP.
If you do not have any Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance then it is recommended to have at least a Nifedipine and stop wondering, Is Climbing Kilimanjaro Safe.
The recommended dosage of Nifedipine is 20mg slow-release capsule every 8 hours or 30mg slow-release capsule every 12 hours.
These are the Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness mediations which will provide the best acclimatization for climbing Kilimanjaro. However, it is recommended to avoid taking medications if you are allergic to any of the medicines.
We at Jerry Tanzania Tours always make sure your climb to Kilimanjaro is safe and successful. We suggest you to train yourself before attempting to Kilimanjaro instead of taking the medications apart from any of the emergencies.
