Scopolamine Flashcards
1
Q
Indications
A
- Treatment of n/v associated with motion sickness and post-op recovery
- Most effective medication for motion sickness*
2
Q
Application
A
Applied to post auricular skin
3
Q
MOA
A
- Competitive antagonist at muscarinic receptors
- Blocks cholinergic transmission from vestibular nuclei to higher CNS centers and from the reticular formation to the vomiting center
4
Q
Is Scopolamine a Cholinergic or Anticholinergic Drug?
A
Anticholinergic
5
Q
Adverse Reactions
A
- Drowsiness
- Increased HR
- Inhibits saliva/sweat production (dry mouth)
- Depresses motor function
6
Q
Contraindications
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- People with Glaucoma (increases IOP)
- Peds, elderly
- Driving/operating motor vehicles
7
Q
Absorption
A
- Onset 4 hours
- Peak 24 hours
8
Q
Distribution
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- Crosses BBB
- Crosses placenta
