Motion sickness
- Antimuscarinic/H1 blockade works best before exposure
- Scopolamine patch is highly effective for prolonged risk
- Meclizine/dimenhydrinate are common alternatives
- Sedation and antimuscarinic effects are common
- Habituation/visual-horizon strategies can help
- 5-HT3 antagonists are generally poor motion-sickness drugs
Use at a glance
- Antimuscarinic/H1 blockade works best before exposure
Practical pearls
- Meclizine/dimenhydrinate are common alternatives
- Sedation and antimuscarinic effects are common
Treatment options
- Habituation/visual-horizon strategies can help
- 5-HT3 antagonists are generally poor motion-sickness drugs
Other practical pearls
- Scopolamine patch is highly effective for prolonged risk
Self-check
- What works best when given before exposure for Motion sickness?
Antimuscarinic/H1 blockade.
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