Motion Sickness Flashcards
1
Q
What non drug treatment can help?
What to know about Scopolamine?
What to know about Meclizine?
A
Ginger.
Transderm Scop. Every 3 days PRN. CI’d in belladonna and angle closure glaucoma, dry mouth, CNS effects, stinging of the eyes, pupil dilation, increase IOP. Patient counseling is press for at least 30 seconds, at least 4 hours before needed, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling, do not drive, avoid alcohol, dryness of mouth, drowsiness, blurry vision, and widening of the pupils. Remove the patch before and MRI.
CNS depression, increased glaucoma, Sedation, dry mouth, dry/blurry vision, meclizine is commonly used for vertigo.
