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