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==Adverse Reactions== | ==Adverse Reactions== | ||
===Serious=== | ===Serious=== | ||
*CNS depression | |||
*Caution in asthma, glaucoma, BPH, pyloric obstruction | |||
===Common=== | ===Common=== | ||
*Drowsiness, fatigue | |||
==Pharmacology== | ==Pharmacology== | ||
Revision as of 00:24, 23 May 2015
General
- Type: Antihistamine, H1 antagonist
- Dosage Forms: 12.5, 25, 32 mg oral tablet; 25 mg oral chewable tablet
- Common Trade Names: Univert, Vertin-32, Dramamine less drowsy, Motion-Time
Adult Dosing
Vertigo
- 25mg PO QID
Motion Sickness
- 25-100 mg PO 1 hour before activity. May repeat q24h
Pediatric Dosing
- >= 12 yrs old: Adult dosing
- < 12 yrs: No dosing specified in drug insert
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: B
- Lactation: Excretion in breast milk unknown
- Renal Dosing: n/a
- Hepatic Dosing: n/a
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
- CNS depression
- Caution in asthma, glaucoma, BPH, pyloric obstruction
Common
- Drowsiness, fatigue
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
- Mechanism of Action:
See Also
Sources
Lexicomp