What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking Dimenhydrinate?

Dimenhydrinate

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Molecule Description

Dimenhydrinate is an antihistaminic medicine that is used for the prevention of motion sickness or a feeling of discomfort and vomit while traveling.

Uses

Motion sickness
Inner ear disorder
Nausea
Vomiting
Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting

Contraindications

When should one not use Dimenhydrinate

Allergy to this medicine
Children below 2 years of age
Seizure disorder
Closed-angle glaucoma (eye condition caused due to extra pressure inside the eye)
Prostate enlargement
Peptic ulcer
Bladder neck obstruction
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
Bronchial asthma
Arrhythmias
Hepatic impairment

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Unsteadiness
Sleepiness
Excitement
Headache
Sleep disturbances
Restlessness
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Low blood pressure
Pounding heartbeat
Thickening of phlegm in the chest
Ringing in the ear
Skin rashes due to allergy
Constipation
Increased urinary frequency

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is considered safe for use in pregnancy unless specified unsafe by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Larger doses or more prolonged use of this medicine may lead to cause effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply. This medicine passes into breast milk. Therefore it is probably unsafe to take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

This medicine can make you feel sleepy or can even blur your vision. If affected, do not drive.

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with this medicine?

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Yes, if you have any medical, surgical or allergic history.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Dimenhydrinate works as an antiemetic, anti-motion sickness and anti-vertigo medicine. It acts by blocking certain chemical messengers, suppresses certain centres of the brain, cures middle ear imbalances that are responsible to cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and vertigo.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

CNS depressants, such as Diazepam, Alprazolam, Triazolam, Zolpidem, Mephobarbital, Phenobarbital, etc.
Ototoxic medicines such as Gentamicin, Streptomycin, Neomycin, Aspirin (in large doses), Ibuprofen, Naproxen, etc.
Tricyclic antihistaminic such as Promethazine

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of Dimenhydrinate when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Dietary Restrictions

No information is available on dietary restrictions while you are taking this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of this medicine may be drowsiness, dilated pupils, flushed face, hallucinations, ataxia (loss of full control of bodily movements), convulsions, coma. Seek medical attention immediately in case of an overdose.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose, take it as early as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Give a detailed account of your medical and surgical history. The doctor should also know about other health supplements like herbal medications, nutritional supplements that you may be taking before starting this medication.

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