In this article you will see a hiking first aid kit, prepared especially for hikes in Armenia. Contents of this first aid kit are intended for an altitude up to 4000 meters. According to a hiker and doctor Raphael Zhamkochyan, this hiking first aid kit consists of the most necessary medicines that are available to everyone. Here we tried to shortly describe these medicines and their possible side effects.
We recomment you to print this list, or simply open this page when you are at the pharmacy and build your own first aid kit. This is an important part of hiking, so don’t postpone it. Any hiker is responsible both for himself and for others.
Important to know! Some may be allergic to certain medications and substances. The presented list of medications is not absolute. Before taking any medications, make sure that you are not allergic to any of them. Also, before offering a medicine to someone, make sure that they also don’t have any allergies.
PAINKILLERS
Analgine
Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drug. It is intended for use during joint pain, muscle pain, toothache, neuralgia.
Side effects. No severe side effects. Possible side effects: allergic reaction, kidney and liver infection, asthma, blood disorders.
Ketorolac
It has severe analgesic, anti-inflammatory and moderate antipyretic effect.
Side effects. No severe side effects. Possible side effect may be an allergic reaction.
Dexalgin
It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect.
Side effect. It has no severe side effects. Possible side effect – allergic reaction.
ANTISPASMODIC
No-Spa
This medicine has an antispasmodic effect.
Side effects. Possible side effects are: allergic reaction, headache, low blood pressure, nausea.
ANTIHISTAMINE
Kestine
This medicine has anti-allergenic effect.
Side effects. There are no severe side effects. Possible side effects are: nausea, insomnia, abdominal pain.
ANTI-SHOCK
Dexamethasone
It has anti-allergenic and anti-shock effect.
Side effects. No severe side effects. Possible side effects: metabolic disorder, in case of taking a large dose.
MATERIALS FOR WOUND TREATMENT
- Sterile wipes
- Hydrogen peroxide 3%
- Betadine
- Wound dressing fabric
- Scissors
- Elastic bandage
- Tweezers
- Band-aid
MORE
- Ammonia
- Valerian
- Bandage
- Syringes
- Arterial tourniquet
- Non-sterile gloves
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