Examples
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| Transderm-Scop | scopolamine | |
Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop) is a patch placed on the skin behind
the ear. The medication is absorbed from the patch through the skin.
How It Works
The action of scopolamine is not completely understood. It is
believed that scopolamine reduces the activity of the vestibular nerve, which
connects the inner ear and the brain. This reduces the urge to vomit.
Why It Is Used
Scopolamine is prescribed to prevent vomiting caused by
vertigo.
How Well It Works
Scopolamine can help prevent vomiting caused by vertigo in most
people.
Side Effects
The most common side effect of scopolamine is a dry mouth.
Other side effects include drowsiness and blurred vision.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference
is not available in all systems.)
What To Think About
Some people who use scopolamine for 3 or more days in a row may
experience dizziness, nausea, vomiting, or headache when they stop using the
medication.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF) 
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to help you understand this medication.
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology |
| Last Updated | December 29, 2008 |
