A drug used as a sedative, in particular for treatment of motion sickness.
A drug that prevents muscle spasm. It is used in the treatment of gastric or duodenal ulcers, spasm in the digestive system, and difficult or painful menstruation and also to relax the womb in labor. It can also be used to calm excitement in some psychiatric conditions, for preoperative medication, for motion sickness, and to dilate the pupil and paralyze the muscles of the eye for examination. It is administered by mouth or injection. Side effects are rare but can include dry mouth, blurred vision, difficulty in urination, and increased heart rate.
Also called scopalamine, this is an alkaloid obtained from the plant henbane (hyoscyamus). It is an anticholinergic drug sometimes used as a premedicant in patients undergoing anaesthesia for its sedative and antiemetic effects, and for its ability to reduce saliva production. It has been used in treating travel sickness.
There’s a particular anticholinergic medication available in two separate forms: one is hyoscine butylbromide, utilized to alleviate symptoms related to irritable bowel syndrome, and the other is hyoscine hydrobromide, which helps control motion sickness. The hyoscine hydrobromide variant can also be provided in the form of eye drops to enlarge the pupil in preparation for eye exams or surgeries. Additionally, an injectable form of hyoscine hydrobromide can be administered as part of premedication to dry up secretions in the mouth and lungs.
Potential side effects of both versions of this medication could encompass experiencing a dry mouth, unclear vision, feelings of sleepiness, and constipation.