Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Anticholinergic drug (nonselective muscarinic antagonist)
Forms:
Transdermal patch. (Oral scopolamine and injection solution are also available)
Administration:
By application to the skin
Therapeutic Uses:
To prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.
To prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting from opiate analgesia or during recovery from anesthesia after surgery.
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Scopolamine Drug Class
Scopolamine (skoh-pohl-ah-meen) belongs to a group of medications called anticholinergic drugs. Specifically, it is a nonselective muscarinic antagonist.
Scopolamine Age Range
Scopolamine transdermal is approved for use in adults. It is not recommended in people under 18 years of age.
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