DRUG STUDY
Name of the Drug Mechanism Of Action Indication/s Side Effects/Adverse Nursing Responsibilities
Reactions
Meclizine is an antagonist at Anaphylactoid reaction Before:
H1 receptors. It possesses Management of nausea, Drowsiness
Generic Name: anticholinergic, central vomiting, and dizziness Thickening of bronchial Follow all directions on the
meclizine nervous system depressant, associated with motion secretions product package.
and local anesthetic effects. sickness. Acute glaucoma attack
Brand Name: Its antiemetic and antivertigo Blurred vision (rare) Check the name on the order
Antivert effects are not fully Management of vertigo Constipation and the patient, ask patient to
understood, but its central associated with diseases Fatigue identify himself/herself.
Classification: anticholinergic properties are affecting the vestibular Vomiting
Antiemetic Agents; partially responsible. system. Xerostomia You may give the drug to the px
Antiemetics, Headache without regard to meals.
Antihistamine Dry mouth
Urinary retention Be sure to check the
Contraindication/s medication label, as well the
Dosage: Hypersensitivity to order.
50mg tablet meclizine; pregnancy
(category B). Confirm that the patient can
closed angle glaucoma. take or receive the medication
Route: liver problems. by the ordered route.
PO enlarged prostate.
chronic idiopathic
constipation. During:
Frequency: .
1 hour before travel There may be increased CNS Take this medication by mouth
depression when meclizine is with or without food. If you are
administered concurrently taking the chewable tablets,
Timing: with other CNS depressants, chew the tablet thoroughly
every 24 hr PRN including alcohol, before swallowing.
tranquilizers, and sedatives.
Observe If there are any
changes during the medicine
was taken.
After:
Inform the px to not drive or
operate machinery if meclizine
makes you drowsy or impairs
your judgment.
Inform the px to avoid drinking
alcohol while taking meclizine
as this can enhance its side
effects
Document administration after
giving the ordered medication.
Chart the time, route, and any
other specific information as
necessary. Monitor Vital Signs.
Reference:
reference.medscape.com [Internet]. meclizine (Rx, OTC) Information from reference.medscape.com; c1994-2020 [Updated: 10/3/2019, Cited: 3/11/18].
Available from: https://reference.medscape.com/drug/antivert-bonine-meclizine-343062
rxlist.com [Internet]. ANTIVERT Information from https://www.rxlist.com/antivert-drug.htm#description; c1996-2020 [Updated: 10/28/2020, Cited:
6/15/18]. Available from: https://www.rxlist.com/antivert-drug.htm#description
Drugs.com [Internet]. ANTIVERT Information from https://www.drugs.com/dosage/meclizine.html; c2000-2020 [Updated: 2/1/19, Cited: 7/15/19].
Available from: https://www.drugs.com/dosage/meclizine.html
