Potentiates effects of analgesics; calming effect without impairing mental alertness.
Indications
To potentiate the effects of analgesics; to control nausea and vomiting, anxiety reactions, and motion sickness; preoperative and postoperative sedation.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Adverse Reactions
Dry mouth and drowsiness.
Drug Interactions
Potentiates the effects of CNS depressants such as narcotics, barbiturates, and alcohol.
How supplied
25 mg/mL or 50 mg/mL in 1-mL vials.
Dosage and Administration
Adult: 25-100 mg IM.
Pediatric: 0.5 -1.0 mg/kg/dose IM.
Duration of Action
Onset: IM: 15-30 minutes.
Peak Effect: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Duration: 4-6 hours.
Special considerations
Should be given by IM injection only. Localized burning at injection site is common complaint.