Motion Sickness

Question 1

What are symptoms of motion sickness

Answer 1

• nausea and vomiting
• pale skin
• cold sweats
• dizziness
• triggered by travel

Question 2

Motion sickness referral

Answer 2

• symptoms continue after stopping travel
• taking other anticholinergic drugs (tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines

Question 3

2 drugs for motion sickness

Answer 3

• Antihistamines
• Antimuscarinic drugs

Question 4

Motion Sickness OTC products: Antimuscarinic drugs: Journey under 4 hours

Answer 4

Kewlls (10+)

Kwells Kids (4+)

Joy-ride (3+)

—Take up to 30 mins before—

Question 5

Motion Sickness OTC products: Antimuscarinic drugs: Journey 24 hours or more

Answer 5

Scopoderm Patches

—Take 5 to 6 hours before or evening before—

Question 6

What hyoscine is contraindicated in

Answer 6

• glaucoma
• benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Question 7

Motion Sickness OTC treatment: Antihistamines: Journey 4 to 8 hours

Answer 7

• Cinnarizine (Sturgeron) (5+ years) (lasts 8 hours) (take 2 hours before)
• Promethazine (lasts 6 to 8 hours) (2+ years) (take night before)

Question 8

Motion sickness non-pharmaceutical

Answer 8

• Acupressure wristbands (sea-band)
• Ginger Herbal Supplements

Question 9

Why are non-pharmacological treatments good

Answer 9

• good for pregnant/ breastfeeding
• drivers (avoids drowsiness)
• Those who cant take anticholinergic drugs

Question 10

Motion sickness advice

Answer 10

• keep still
• rest head
• look at stable object/ close your eyes
• fresh air
• relax