Gastrointestinal Conditions: Motion Sickness Flashcards
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Scopolamine (transderm) CI and SE
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CI: hypersensitivity to belladonna, closed-angle glaucoma
SE: Dry mouth, CNS effects, stinging of eyes and pupil dilation, risk of inc IOP
2
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Scopolamine (Transderm) notes
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remove patch before MRI
Avoid alc while wearing patch
3
Q
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Warnings and SE
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Warnings: CNS depression, inc IOP
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurry vision
4
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Meclizine (Dramimine, less drowsy) Warnings, SE, Notes
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Warnings: CNS depression
SE: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dry/blurry vision
Notes: commonly used for vertigo
