motion sickness

what is motion sickness

dizziness witht the sensation of being off balance and woozy due to repetitive motions

vertigo definition

environment is moving pr spinning. typically due to inner ear condition that affects balance

non drug treatment for nausea

ginger

what is recommended for motion sickness

antihistamines and anticholinergics

scopolamine is applied and taken

applied behind the ear; less freqiently (lasts three days)

antihistamines used for motion sickness include

how are they taken (timing)

diohenhydramine, dimenhydrinate and meclizine: drowsiness

30-60 minutes prior to the needed effect

scopolamine brand name

transderm scop

what drug should not be used in children

promethazine. it is also prescription only

scopolamine contraindications

hypersnesitivity to belladona alkaloids, closed angle glaucoma

scopolamine side effects

dry mouth, cns side effects, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, stinging of the eyes, pupil dilation, increased IOP, withdrawal symptoms after discontinuation

scopolamine notes

remove before mri

avoid alcohol

dimenhydrinate

dramamine

dramamine warnings and side effects

CNS depression, increased IOP(GLAUCOMA), dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurry vision

meclizine

dramamine less drowsy

meclizine warnings and side effects

CNS depression, increased iop (glaucoma), dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurry vision, dry eyes

scopolamine application

apply at least 4 hours before needed or the night before surgery

press firmly to skin behind ear for 30 seconds

lasts 3 days; remove and apply behing other ear

wash hands after applying

do not drive due to high level of drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion