Travel Clinic and Private PGDs
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness can occur when you travel to a high altitude too quickly.
Breathing becomes difficult because you aren't able to take in as much oxygen.
Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness (AMS), can become a medical emergency if ignored.
Prevention of altitude sickness in adult patients, authorises the supply of Acetazolamide 250mg Tablets.
Why this PGD?
Increasing numbers of travellers source advice, treatment and vaccination via travel services offered independently in specialist travel clinics and pharmacies. Many of your customers may be planning a trip to a mountain range for a trek or perhaps just visiting cities at high altitude. This PGD can help you to prepare them for their visit.
Who is this for?
Patient over 18 years of age, and under 65 years of age.
This PGD service is only available to healthcare professionals .
Available Treatments
DIamox
- Diamox 250mg tablets
How to order
To obtain the Altitude Sickness PGD, you will need to order it directly from one of our Bundles (Best value) or Individual Subscription, please go to Order Now for more details.
For further information, please Contact Us and one of our PGDs & Travel Clinic experts will be happy to discuss your requirements.