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Details About Generic Salt :: Dimenhydrinate
Main Medicine Class:: Nervous System Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Migraine , Anti Vertigo Drugs
| 7D. ANTI-EMETICS in 7. GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM |
| DIMENHYDRINATE |
| ANTI-HISTAMINE WITH ANTICHOLINERGIC ACTIVITY | ANTI-EMETIC, ANTI-VERTIGO |
| also comes under 1H. Anti-Migraine & Anti- Vertigo Drugs in 1. Nervous System |
| PK: A: Well absorbed D: Widely distributed M: Hepatic E: Urine |
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Indications & Dose: NAUSEA PO Adult 50-100mg q4-6h, not to exceed 400mg/day Child 2-5 yr: 12.5-25mg q6-8h, max 75mg/day; 6-12 yr: 25-50mg q6-8h, max 150mg/day | IV Adult 50mg q4h, max 100mg q4h | IM Adult 50mg q4h, max 100mg q4h Child 1.25mg/kg or 37.5mg/m2 QID, max 300mg/day | VERTIGO PO Adult 50-100mg q4-6h, not to exceed 400mg/day Child 2-5 yr: 12.5-25mg q6-8h, max 75mg/day, 6-12 yr: 25-50mg q6-8h, max 150mg/day | IV Adult 50mg q4h, max 100mg q4h | IM Adult 50mg q4h, max 100mg q4h Child 1.25mg/kg or 37.5mg/m2 QID, max 300mg/day | VOMITING PO Adult 50-100mg q4-6h, not to exceed 400mg/day Child 2-5 yr: 12.5-25mg q6-8h, max 75mg/day; 6-12 yr: 25-50mg q6-8h, max 150mg/day | IV Adult 50mg q4h, max 100mg q4h | IM Adult 50mg q4h, max 100mg q4h Child 1.25mg/kg or 37.5mg/m2 QID, max 300mg/day |
| Contra: Hypersensitivity, neonates
Precautions: History of asthma, increased IOP/glaucoma, CVD, prostatic hyperplasia/GU obstruction., pyloroduodenal obstruction, thyroid dysfunction, antibiotics, elderly ADR: Serious: Hypotension, palpitations, blurred vision, tinnitus, Others: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, dysuria, urinary frequency, photosensitivity, decreased appetite, pain at IM site DDI: Serious Barbiturates/Alcohol CNS depressant effects is enhanced, TCAs/Antimuscarinics effects are potentiated by drug Diet: With food Monitor: Anticholinergic side-effects |