| Brand Name | Transderm Scop |
| Generic Name | Scopolamine (with D2 antagonism) |
| Drug Class | Mu-Opioid Receptor Agonist |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Novartis |
| Indications | Motion Sickness, Nausea |
| Type | Patch, Tablet (region dependent) |
| Doses | 1 patch every 3 days |
| Route | Transdermal |
| Side Effects | Dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, confusion, dizziness |
| Interactions | Anticholinergic effects; may increase risk of confusion, dry mouth |
| Overdose | Dry mouth, blurred vision, hallucinations. |
| Missed Dose | Take as soon as remembered. |
| Contraindications | Angle-closure glaucoma, GI obstruction, urinary retention. |
| Alternatives | Ondansetron, Promethazine, Meclizine |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available Rx |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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Scopolamine is applicable in the prevention of motion sickness and anesthetic-induced nausea and vomiting.
Scopolamine functions by inhibiting acetylcholine in the brain hence reduces nausea and vomiting particularly in cases of motion sickness.
Some of the side effects observed are dizziness, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dry mouth.
Yes, Scopolamine may be used with or without meals.
The use of scopolamine in pregnancy should be based on the notion that it is worth the risk. Use with approval of your doctor.
In case you forget to take the medicine, you may take it as soon as you recall except when it is nearing the time of taking your next dose. Do not take two doses at once.
The effect of scopolamine normally takes effects in alleviating nausea, vomiting due to an administration of 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Scopolamine is prescribed in the short-term to prevent nausea, particularly as a motion sickness medication, or postoperative. The use should be checked by a healthcare authority on a long-term basis.
Yup, Scopolamine is subject to interaction actions with other drugs, including the antihistamines and other types of medications that cause drowsiness or blur vision. Disclose you doctor on all the drugs you take.
In the event of serious side effects like confusion and difficulty breathing, then head to the hospital.
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