Volume 58 - Number 1 January - 2014 (Current issue) ISSN 0019-5499

Is concurrent prophylactic use of acetazolamide and dexamethasone
superior to acetazolamide alone in un-acclimatized lowlanders
on ascent to high altitude ?

Gaurav Sikri, Srinivasa A. B. and R. S. Grewal


Abstract

This pilot study was undertaken in lowlanders, during their ascent from 2600 m to 3500 m, to evaluate the effects of Acetazolamide and Dexamethasone on Cardio-Respiratory parameters and Exercise Capacity. 40 un-acclimatised low-landers were divided into 2 groups. Subjects of Group 'A' were given Acetazolamide and Dexamethasone and those of Group ‘B’ were given Acetazolamide and placebo. 8 subjects matched for age, physical fitness, height and weight were randomly selected from each study group and were evaluated for their Exercise Capacities. Both study groups showed significant rise in Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate and a significant fall in Systolic Blood Pressure. There was no difference in Exercise capacities achieved by subjects of two groups at 3500 m.

 

How to cite this article : Gaurav Sikri, Srinivasa A. B. and R. S. Grewal. s concurrent prophylactic use of acetazolamide and dexamethasone superior to acetazolamide alone in un-acclimatized lowlanders on ascent to high altitude ? Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2014; 58(1) : 87-91.