Motion Sickness

Question 1

What are some non-drug treatments for motion sickness?

Answer 1

• Press on acupuncture point on wrist (2 fingernails away from center of writs (Sea-Band))
• Ginger

Question 2

What drugs are used for motion sickness?

Answer 2

• Scopolamine Patch
• Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Oral [take 30 - 60 mins before needed]
• Meclizine (Dramamine Less Drowsy Oral [take 30 - 60 mins before needed
• Bendryl

Question 3

what are some contraindications for Scopolamine Patch for motion sickness?

Answer 3

• Hypersensitivity to belladonna (type of plant) and closed-angle glaucoma?

Question 4

What are some side effects for scopolamine patch in motion sickness?

Answer 4

• Dry Mouth
• CNS Effects (Drowsiness, Dizziness, Confusion)
• Stinging of Eyes and Pupil Dilation
• Withdrael symptoms

Question 5

What are some additional notes for scopolamine patchs in motion sickness?

Answer 5

• apply 4 h before needing it; press for 30 secs
• Remove before MRI
• Avoid Alcohol

Question 6

What are some warnings for Dimenhydrinate for Motion Sickness?

Answer 6

• CNS Depression
• Increase intraocular pressure (Glaucoma)

Question 7

What are some side effects of Dimenhydrinate in motion sickness?

Answer 7

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry Mouth
• Blurry Vision

Question 8

What are some warnings for meclizine in motion sickness>

Answer 8

• CNS depression
• Increased intraocular pressure (glacoma)

Question 9

What are some side effects for meclizine in motion sickness?

Answer 9

• Drowsiness (less)
• Dry Mouth
• Dry/Blurred Vision

Question 10

What are some additional notes for Mecilizine in motion sickness?

Answer 10

• More Commonly used in Vertigo

Question 11

What are some important things to know about the scopolamine patch used for motion sickness?

Answer 11

• Apply 4 hours before needed or night before surgery
• Press firmly for 30 seconds
• Wash hands after putting it on
• Each patch lasts 3 days
• Try to avoid placing patch over hair
• DO NOT drive