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Contraindications: Sulfa allergy
Pregnancy Category C
Side-effects:
• Paresthesia in extremities
• Hearing dysfunction/tinnitus
• Loss of appetite
• Taste alterations
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Polyuria
• Drowsiness
• Confusion
Warning:
• Note: Use of Diamox results in a significant alteration in taste. Carbonated beverages
will have seriously altered taste, and may be undrinkable.
• Increased fluid intake is required with use of Diamox: Although Diamox is not in the SECTION 3
general drug class of “diuretics”; it has diuretic effects and can result in serious dehydra-
tion unless great care is taken to maintain proper hydration.
Adverse reactions:
• Transient myopia (usually resolves with DC of drug)
• Urticaria
• Melena
• Hematuria
• Flaccid paralysis
• Photosensitivity
• Convulsions
TMEP use:
• Altitude Illness Protocol
• K9 High Altitude Sickness and Pulmonary Edema Protocol
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Aciphex – See Rabeprazole
Actiq oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC) lozenge – See Fentanyl, Oral
Adrenalin – See Epinephrine

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Afrin Nasal Spray – See Oxymetazoline HCl

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