Is cyclizine the same as cyclizine hydrochloride?
It will be referred to as Cyclizine Hydrochloride Tablets for ease hereafter. Cyclizine Hydrochloride Tablets contain the active substance cyclizine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines which can be used to help stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).
What is cyclizine Hydrochloride used for?
Cyclizine is an anti-sickness medicine. It’s used to help stop you feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting). You can take cyclizine to treat morning sickness, vertigo and travel sickness.
What are the side effects of taking cyclizine?
Common side effects may include: drowsiness, weakness, loss of coordination; nausea, dry mouth, constipation; or. blurred vision….Cyclizine side effects
- painful or difficult urination;
- little or no urinating;
- pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or.
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
What class of drug is cyclizine?
Cyclizine is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist of the piperazine class which is characterised by a low incidence of drowsiness. It possesses anticholinergic and antiemetic properties. The exact mechanism by which cyclizine can prevent or suppress both nausea and vomiting from various causes is unknown.
Why does cyclizine need to be well diluted?
Protect from light. If cyclizine must be diluted in a syringe, either water for injection or 5% dextrose is recommended as the diluent rather than normal saline. This reduces the risk of crystallisation.
Can you take paracetamol and cyclizine?
No interactions were found between cyclizine and Paracetamol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can cyclizine be given sub cut?
Indeed, the palliative care formulary in our own hospital lists cyclizine as available for subcutaneous injection or infusion.
Is cyclizine compatible with normal saline?
first, the majority of drugs can be diluted with normal saline with only two exceptions: cyclizine and diamorphine (neither of which are commonly used in Australia); second, normal saline is isotonic, as are most injectable formulations. By diluting with normal saline, the tonicity of the solution is unaltered.
How does Cyclizine work in the body?
Cyclizine works by blocking histamine and muscarinic receptors in the vomiting centre, which prevents the vomiting centre from receiving nerve messages from the vestibular apparatus. This prevents disturbances in the middle ear from activating the vomiting centre and causing nausea, vertigo and vomiting.
What are the benefits of cyclizine hydrochloride 50MG tablets?
Cyclizine Hydrochloride Tablets may be of value in relieving vomiting and attacks of vertigo associated with Meniere’s disease and other forms of vestibular disturbance. 4.2 Posology and method of administration
Can a 6 year old take cyclizine hydrochloride?
Cyclizine Hydrochloride Tablets may be of value in relieving vomiting and attacks of vertigo associated with Meniere’s disease and other forms of vestibular disturbance. Cyclizine Hydrochloride are not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age. There have been no specific studies with Cyclizine Hydrochloride in the elderly.
What are the effects of cyclizine hydrochloride on alcohol?
Cyclizine Hydrochloride may have additive effects with alcohol and other central nervous system depressants e.g. hypnotics, tranquillisers, anaesthetics, antipsychotics, barbiturates. Cyclizine Hydrochloride enhances the soporific effect of pethidine. Cyclizine Hydrochloride may counteract the haemodynamic benefits of opioid analgesics.
How is cyclizine used in the treatment of nausea?
Cyclizine is a histamine H 1 receptor antagonist of the piperazine class which is characterised by a low incidence of drowsiness. It possesses anticholinergic and antiemetic properties. The exact mechanism by which cyclizine can prevent or suppress both nausea and vomiting from various causes is unknown.