motion sickness (NAPLEX)

Vertigo is typically due to an ______ ear condition

inner

Motion sickness TX options (3)

Scopolamine (Transderm)

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

Meclizine (Dramamine less drowsy)

Scopolamine patch application ***

1 patch behind ear at least 4 hours prior

May use new patch every 3 days prn

Scopolamine contraindications (2)

Hypersensitivity to belladonna alkaloids

Closed angle glaucoma

Scopolamine adverse effects (5)

CNS effects

Dry mouth

increased IOP

Stinging of eyes, pupil dilation (if eyes are touched after handling)

Withdrawal symptoms after d/c

Scopolamine patch if gets in eyes can make pupils dilate or constrict?

DILATE

T/F: You should avoid alcohol white wearing scopolamine patch

True

Less drowsy

A. Dimenhydinate

B. Meclizine

B. Meclizine

Dimenhydinate brand

Dramamine

Meclizine brand

Dramamine Less Drowsy

Dramamine adverse effects (6)

Blurry vision

CNS depression

Dizziness

Drowsiness

Dry Mouth

Increased IOP (glaucoma)

What warning should be placed on label if filling scopolamine patch?

Do not drive!

natural product for motion sickness

Ginger

Can you take diphenhydramine for motion sickness?

yes

Scopolamine MOA

Anticholinergic

t/f: scopolamine patch should be removed before an MRI?

true - can burn the skin