MECLIZINE

Course overview

MECLIZINE IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF NAUSEA, VOMITING, AND DIZZINESS CAUSED BY MOTION SICKNESS AND VERTIGO. MECLIZINE BELONGS TO A DRUG CLASS CALLED ANTIHISTAMINES, WHICH ARE OFTEN USED TO TREAT ALLERGIES. THIS ACTIVITY WILL REVIEW THE INDICATIONS, METHOD OF ACTION, CONTRAINDICATIONS, AND OTHER KEY FEATURES FOR MECLIZINE, AS A VALUABLE AGENT IN THE THERAPY FOR MOTION SICKNESS AND VERTIGO. THIS REVIEW ALSO HIGHLIGHTS PERTINENT INFORMATION NEEDED FOR MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM IN MANAGING THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH MOTION SICKNESS AND DISORDERS THAT CAUSE VERTIGO.