title: Acetazolamide and prevention of acute mountain sickness.
abstract: When planning a rapid ascent to an altitude above 3000 metres, acetazolamide 250 mg daily reduces the risk of acute mountain sickness, with generally moderate adverse effects.
mesh_terms: D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000208:Acute Disease; D000532:Altitude Sickness / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; D000086:Acetazolamide