Motion Sickness

Question 1

What is the technical term for motion sickness?

Answer 1

Kinetosis

Question 2

Non-drug therapies for motion sickness

Answer 2

Ginger can help with nausea

Wrist bands that push on acupuncture point

Question 3

Drug therapies for motion sickness

Answer 3

Scopolamine (Transderm Scop)
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
Meclizine (Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy)

Question 4

How early should oral motion sickness medications be taken before doing the activity that makes them have motion sickness?

Answer 4

30-60 minutes

Scopolamine should be applied at least 4 hours before

Question 5

How often to apply scopolamine patch?

Answer 5

every 3 days PRN

Question 6

Scopolamine CI, SE, and notes

Answer 6

CI: hypersensitivity to belladonna, angle closure glaucoma
SE: Dry mouth, CNS effects, stinging of the eyes and pupil dilation if eyes are touched, increased IOP
Do not drive d/t high level of sedation, dizziness, and confusion
Remove before MRI

Question 7

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) warnings and SE

Answer 7

Warnings: CNS depression, increased IOP (glaucoma)
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurry vision

Question 8

Meclizine (Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy) Warnings, SE, notes

Answer 8

Warnings: CNS depression, increased IOP (glaucoma)
SE: sedation, dry mouth, dry/blurry vision
Notes: commonly used for vertigo