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Scopolamine

Class
Anticholinergics
Subclass
Muscarinic receptor antagonists
Generic name
Scopolamine
Common formulations
Patch
Dosage and administration
Adults patients
Treatment of nausea and vomiting • Severe
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0.3-0.65 mg TD × 1 PRN
Indications for use
Labeled indications
Adults
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Treatment of nausea and vomiting (severe)
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Prevention of motion sickness
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
All trimesters
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Use only if benefits outweigh potential risks. Use should be avoided in patients with severe preeclampsia as eclamptic seizures have occurred in this population.
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Some experts recommend avoiding unnecessary use of this drug during the first trimester.
Breastfeeding
Acceptable for use during breastfeeding.
Unknown amount excreted in breastmilk.
Unknown drug levels in breastfed infants.
Some adverse effects on lactation reported.
Interactions
Drug(s)
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