Antiemetic/antivertigo: inhibits nausea and vomiting by centrally depressing sensitivity to the labyrinth apparatus that relays stimuli to the chemoreceptor trigger zone and stimulates the vomiting center of the brain
Dimenhydrinate
Indications:
Nausea, vomiting
Dimenhydrinate
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity (contains benzyl alcohol)
Seizures
Any condition which may be worsened by anti-cholinergic effects
Dimenhydrinate
Adverse effects:
Can cause sedation
dry mouth
blurred vision
urinary retention
Dimenhydrinate
Onset:
Immediate
Dimenhydrinate
Duration:
4-7 hours Peak :1-4 hours
Dimenhydrinate
Adult Dosage:
25 – 50 mg slow IVP
50 – 10 mg IM
Note: IV dose must be diluted with NS to 10 ml
Dimenhydrinate
Pediatric Doseage:
1 mg/kg IM or slow IVP (diluted)
2 – 5 years do not exceed 25 mg
6 – 12 years do not exceed 50 mg
Dimenhydrinate
Route:
Route: IV, IM
Dimenhydrinate
Interactions/Precautions:
Seizure disorders
Asthma
Patients with increased intraocular pressure or angle-closure glaucoma.
Undiluted solution is irritating to the veins and may produce sclerosis
Author
spy187
ID
42498
Card Set
ACP Dimenhydrinate
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