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Motion Sickness
otc exam 2
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 4
11/07/2010

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OTC antihistamines (3)
Definition
1st gen H1 receptor agonists, somewhat anticholinergic

meclizine
cyclizine
dimenhydrinate
Term
meclizine
Definition
ages 12+
25mg
pregnancy category B
Term
cyclizine
Definition
ages 6+
25mg
Term
dimenhydrinate
Definition
ages 2+
50mg
pregnancy category B
Term
Rx antihistamine (1)
Definition
promethazine (Phenergan)
Term
promethazine
Definition
ages 2+
ADR: sedation/anticholinergic effects
contraindicated w/ lower respiratory tract symptoms (asthma)
pregnancy category C
Term
Rx anticholinergic (1)
Definition
scopolamine (Transderm Scop)
Term
scopolamine (Transderm Scop)
Definition
patch system
contraindicated w/ belladonna allergy or narrow angle glaucoma
ADR: dry mouth, blurred vision, drowiness
only for use in adults
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