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Indications

BEERS REMS

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: hypotension, palpitations.

Derm: photosensitivity.

EENT: blurred vision, tinnitus.

GI: anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth.

GU: dysuria, urinary frequency.

Local: pain at IM site.

Neuro: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, paradoxical excitation (children).

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

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US Brand Names

Dramamine, Driminate

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antiemetics, antihistamines

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed after oral or IM administration. IV administration results in complete bioavailability.

Distribution: Extensively distributed to tissues.

Metabolism/Excretion: Metabolized by the liver.

Half-life: Unknown.

Canadian Brand Names

Gravol

Time/Action Profile

(antimotion sickness, antiemetic activity)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO15–60 min1–2 hr3–6 hr
IM20–30 min1–2 hr3–6 hr
IVrapidunknown3–6 hr

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

dye-men-HYE-dri-nate audio

Code

NDC Code*