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WHAT IS IT?
Meclizine (Dramamine, Antivert, Verticalm) is a antihistamine medication that is a commonly used anti-emetic. Meclizine is an antagonist at histamine (H1) receptors. It possesses anticholinergic, central nervous system depressant, and local anesthetic effects as well.
WHEN DO WE USE IT?
In patents with nausea/vomiting, vertigo (such as in BPPV), motion sickness
WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
Due to anti-cholinergic activity, should consider if needed in patients with asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, angle-closure glaucoma, or prostatic hypertrophy.
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
Oral administration (1 hour before anticipated motion sickness)
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
CNS depression,
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
Category B in pregnancy
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Page Updated: 05.28.2016