Meclizine

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Overview:

Meclizine
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Meclizine, a piperazine-derivative H1-receptor antagonist similar to buclizine, cyclizine, and hydroxyzine, is used as an antivertigo/antiemetic agent. Meclizine is used in the management of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness and vertigo in diseases affecting the vestibular apparatus. For the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness

Mechanism Of Action:
Along with its actions as an antagonist at H1-receptors, meclizine also possesses anticholinergic, central nervous system depressant, and local anesthetic effects. Meclizine depresses labyrinth excitability and vestibular stimulation and may affect the medullary chemoreceptor trigger zone.

News Articles on Meclizine

What's the secret to avoiding seasickness?  -  May 29, 2008
My travel agent advised me to take Bonine (meclizine hydrochloride) 24 hours before I got onboard the ship. We had rough seas due to storms the first couple USA Today

Plan ahead to avoid motion sickness  -  May 7, 2008
Take an over-the-counter antihistamine such as meclizine (Antivert, Bonine) or one containing dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) before you feel sick -- you can Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Vacationing this summer? Here's some help in staying healthy while ...  -  May 5, 2008
Take along over-the-counter dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) or meclizine (Bonine), or talk to your doctor about prescription scopolamine patches, worn behind the Kansas.com,

Spinning Still - A Case of Vertigo, Symptoms & Treatment  -  Apr 8, 2008
Erin was given a 10 day prescription for Meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert), a commonly prescribed medication for vertigo and was told to remain sitting or WiredPRNews.com (press release),

Ask Dr. Weil by Andrew Weil : Red yeast rice extract curbs cholesterol  -  Mar 3, 2008
If you do suffer from vertigo, the conventional treatment is a drug called meclizine (Antivert, Bonine), which doesn't always work and can cause drowsiness, Arizona Daily Star,

Drowsiness due to lack of good sleep  -  Feb 29, 2008
Of your medicines, meclizine is an antihistamine and could contribute to daytime sleepiness. So could atenolol, a beta blocker that sometimes affects people Chatham Daily News,

Did I just have a heart attack?  -  Feb 26, 2008
SOB (shortness of breath) or marked weakness or dizziness (complicated by the fact that I have "ongoing central vertigo" mitigated by meclizine). YourHub.com,

Putting the brakes on car sickness  -  Nov 27, 2007
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Antivert, Bonine) are over-the-counter tablets that can be taken an hour before travel. Orlando Sentinel,

Travel Props  -  Dec 17, 2007
Many travelers and doctors recommended Meclizine (brand name Bonine) if you require medicine for motion sickness, but do not want to get as sleepy. CruiseMates Cruise Guide,

When your world spins  -  Dec 1, 2007
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo may be treated with meclizine, an oral anti-emetic that can be taken up to thrice a day, or as needed. Hindu,

Throwing Sea Sickness Overboard  -  Oct 28, 2007
Meclizine, Dimenhydrinate, Prochlorperazine, and Promethazine can all treat the symptoms of sea sickness and should be taken prior to boarding. Ivanhoe,

Seasickness Prevented with Right Steps  -  Oct 25, 2007
Meclizine, Dimenhydrinate, Prochlorperazine, and Promethazine are medications that can be taken before boarding. Alternatives to prescription medicines are Newswise (press release)

Dogs get carsick, too  -  Aug 9, 2007
Motion sickness in dogs is often treated with over-the-counter antihistamines also used for humans, such as meclizine or Benadryl, McClelland said. The Coloradoan,

Getting in motion!  -  Aug 13, 2007
Meclizine (eg Dramamine) is an antihistamine often used to treat motion sickness. Belladonna is another medication used, one formulation of which is the Times of India,

Medical Edge -- Preventing motion sickness  -  Aug 27, 2007
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Antivert, Bonine) are over-the-counter tablets that can be taken an hour before travel. Post-Bulletin,

Answers to questions about worldwide travel  -  Aug 25, 2007
I brought prescription Meclizine but only had occasion to take one tablet, and that was as a precaution. Cruise ships usually dispense Dramamine or "the Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

history visit barbados, by george Washington slept in the tropics, too  -  Aug 3, 2007
The Free Lance-Star,By morning, dosed with free Meclizine from the ship infirmary, my feet hit terra firma in Barbados to retrace the steps taken by one of those hardy

The atropinic risk care and job less.  -  Jul 8, 2007
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Vertigo and Migraines  -  Jul 20, 2007
American Chronicle,If your doctor decides to prescribe a drug solely for your vertigo, he or she may prescribe diazepam, meclizine, lorazepam or promethazine.

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Common Causes of Nausea and Vomiting and Treatment Reviewed  -  Jul 12, 2007
Medscape (subscription)During pregnancy, prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine, metoclopramide, and methylprednisolone are recommended for hyperemesis gravidarum; meclizine,

Car-sick puppy can be treated  -  Jul 12, 2007
Contra Costa Times,If the motion sickness continues to be a problem, you can try over-the-counter motion sickness medications like meclizine (Bonine) which are given 30

Health travel tips for that summer vacation  -  Jul 11, 2007
Savannah Morning News,Medications for seasickness would include meclizine, commercially sold as Bonine; scopolamine skin patches, sold as Transderm-Scope V;

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Dizzy feeling may be vertigo  -  May 7, 2007
Mail Tribune,Motion sickness drugs such as meclizine (generic name) which are often prescribed for sea sickness can provide relief for vertigo, too.

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A Milestone Change in Practice  -  Apr 11, 2007
EMS Magazine,Meclizine (Antivert) given intranasally is 50%-80% bioavailable and peaks in 8 to 12 minutes-much faster and higher than the oral form of meclizine,

Allan H. Ropper, MD, and Kenneth C. Gorson, MD  -  Jan 10, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),30 Clinical experience suggests a benefit from the use of mild analgesics for headache, avoidance of narcotics, and the use of meclizine,

Wal-Mart $4 Generics Program Launched In Wyoming  -  Nov 27, 2006
Yahoo! News (press release)Hyoscyamine 0.125/ML DRO* Hyoscyamine 0.125MG SUB Hyoscyamine 0.125MG TAB Hyoscyamine 0.375 ERTAB Lactulose 10GM/15 SYP Meclizine 12.5MG TAB Meclizine

Motion Sickness Explained  -  Dec 16, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),..."Dramamine and antihistamines; or Antivert (Meclizine), which requires a prescription; or actually even valium, can reduce symptoms by deadening the senses

Ask Dr. H | Crying really can make you feel better  -  Dec 4, 2006
Philadelphia Inquirer,Treatment may consist of motion-sickness medication such as Antivert (meclizine); antinausea drugs such as Phenergan; relaxants such as Valium or Xanax;

VIRAL EAR INFECTION MAKES PEOPLE DIZZY  -  Nov 28, 2006
Charlotte Sun-Herald,An antihistamine such as meclizine (Antivert) can make symptoms less formidable. Some doctors favor giving a sufferer prednisone at the onset of symptoms.

Wal-Mart Brings $4 Generic Program To Ohio  Oct 26, 2006
CAP Famotidine 20MG TAB Hyoscyamine 0.125/MLDRO Hyoscyamine 0.125MG SUB Hyoscyamine 0.125MG TAB Hyoscyamine 0.375 ER TAB Lactulose 10GM/15 SYP Meclizine 12.5MG ... -PR Newswire (press release), People's Pharmacy: Diet and exercise still important part of ...  Aug 27, 2006
...sick. Bonine was my miracle tablet. A. Meclizine is available over the counter as Bonine or by prescription as Antivert. This antihistamine ... -Houston Chronicle

Radiation for a wart is overkill  Sep 6, 2006
...sick. Bonine was my miracle tablet. A: Meclizine is available over the counter as Bonine or by prescription as Antivert. This antihistamine ... -Daily Press

Taper off Effexor to avoid side effects  29 Aug 2006
...sick. Bonine was my miracle tablet. Meclizine is available over the counter as Bonine or by prescription as Antivert. This antihistamine ... -Charlotte Observer

It's not easy being green  Aug 3, 2006
Bonine, which uses the active ingredient meclizine hydrochloride, is another effective motion sickness medication that's available without a prescription. ... -Roanoke Times



Vertigo Symptoms  May 8, 2006
Antivert over the counter at any drugstore. Look for Meclizine on the box, or the brand Bonine. My understanding of one of the causes ... - Mathaba.Net

Seasick without the sea  May 4, 2006
Other medications CDC recommends are scopolamine, oral meclizine (Bonine, Antivert or another form of Dramamine), diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and promethazine. ... - The Casper Star Tribune

The big queasy  May 1, 2006
Sun City West resident Evans, who works for Allstate Insurance, takes a daily maintenance dose of prescription-strength meclizine hydrochloride, the ... - Arizona Republic





Renewed wet pattern will stick around Mar 2, 2006
...flying between SFO and Calgary, in spite of inflicting permanent damage to severely cramped passengers like himself, gulped a double dose of meclizine in order ... - St. Helena Star,

When Worlds Collide  Feb 22, 2006
...home. The Martins say that after five months of treatment on meclizine, an antivertigo drug, their son is showing improvement. Mrs ... - LongIslandPress.com,

A crash course in cruising  Jan 22, 2006
Bonine is just as effective and keeps you awake to enjoy some of that night life. Bonine also comes in a generic form called Meclizine NCL that is cheaper. ... - Indianapolis Star

When choosing cruise line, learn to navigate info seas  Jan 22, 2006
Bonine is just as effective and keeps you awake to enjoy some of that nightlife. Bonine also comes in a generic form called meclizine that is cheaper. ... - Jackson Clarion Ledger

Cruise season is peaking  Jan 22, 2006
...make you drowsy. Bonine is just as effective and it comes in a generic form called Meclizine NCL that is cheaper. If you prefer ... - Cincinnati Enquirer

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Meclizine is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAncolan; Ancolon; Antivert; Antivert/25; Antivert/50; Bonadettes; Bonadoxin; Bonamine; Bonine; Calmonal; Chiclida; Diadril; Dramamine; Dramamine Ii; Histamethine; Histamethizine; Histametizine; Histametizyne; Itinerol; Longifene; Marex; Meclicot; Meclizine; Meclizine Hcl; Meclozine; Medivert; Monamine; Navicalm; Neo-Istafene; Neo-Suprimal; Neo-Suprimel; Parachloramine; Peremesin; Postafen; Postafene; Ravelon; Sabari; Sea-Legs; Siguran; Subari; Suprimal; Travelon; U. C. B. 5062; UCB 170; UCB 5052; UCB 5062; Veritab; Vibazine; Vomisseis; Vomissels

Drug Category:
Meclizine is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-allergic Agents; Antiemetics; Antihistamines;

Dosage Forms:
Tablets

Absorption:
Well absorbed

Interactions:
Interactions for Meclizine:

No information provided.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
1-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenyl-methyl]-4-[(3-methylphenyl)methyl]piperazine

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