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Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine, [ 9] or Devil's Breath, [ 10] is a natural or synthetically produced tropane alkaloid and anticholinergic drug that is used as a medication to treat motion sickness [ 11] and postoperative nausea and vomiting. [ 12][ 1] It is also sometimes used before surgery to decrease saliva. [ 1]
Transdermal scopolamine is commonly used as a treatment for motion sickness. [8] The anti-hypertensive drug clonidine is available in transdermal patch form. [9] Emsam, a transdermal form of the MAOI selegiline, became the first transdermal delivery agent for an antidepressant approved for use in the U.S. in March 2006. [10]
Cinnarizine. Cinnarizine is an antihistamine and calcium channel blocker of the diphenylmethylpiperazine group. [ 5] It is prescribed for nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness [ 6] or other sources such as chemotherapy, [ 7] vertigo, [ 8] or Ménière's disease. [ 9] Cinnarizine is one of the leading causes of drug-induced parkinsonism.
Scopolamine patches: A prescription-only transdermal patch you can wear behind your ear at least four hours before travel and use for up to 72 hours to prevent or treat motion sickness, experts ...
Meclizine, sold under the brand name Bonine, among others, is an antihistamine used to treat motion sickness and dizziness ( vertigo ). [ 3] It is taken by mouth. [ 3] Effects generally begin in an hour and last for up to a day. [ 3] Common side effects include sleepiness and dry mouth. [ 3] Serious side effects may include allergic reactions. [ 3]
Seasickness. Seasickness is a form of terrestrial motion sickness characterized by a feeling of nausea and, in extreme cases, vertigo experienced after spending time on a boat. [ 12] It is essentially the same as carsickness, though the motion of a watercraft tends to be more regular.
A transdermal patch which delivers medication is applied to the skin. The patch is labelled with the time and date of administration as well as the administrator's initials. Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. Examples include transdermal patches used for ...
A transdermal patch which delivers medication is applied to the skin. The patch is labelled with the time and date of administration as well as the administrator's initials. In other cases, topical is defined as applied to a localized area of the body or to the surface of a body part regardless of the location of the effect.