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Brand Name: Meni-D
Name: Meclizine
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Pregnancy Category B
Drug classes of Meni-D
Antihistamines (sedating type)
Mechanism of action of Meni-D
Has central anticholinergic action by blocking the chemoreceptor
trigger zone. It also decreases excitability of the middle ear labyrinth
and blocks conduction in the middle ear vestibular-cerebellar pathways.
Indications of Meni-D
- Prevention and treatment of symptoms of motion sickness;
management of vertigo and diseases affecting the vestibular system
Contraindications of Meni-D
- Allergy to any antihistamines
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Adverse effects of Meni-D
- CNS: Sedation, sleepiness
- GI: Appetite increase, nausea,
diarrhea, abdominal pain, dry mouth
- CV: Palpitation, tachycardia,
hypotension
- Respiratory: Thickening of
bronchial secretions
- General: Weight gain
- Other: Hepatitis,
photosensitivity,
rash, urticaria, angioedema
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