A person has to go to Shimla next morning. What drug should be given to prevent motion sickness in this person?
Ans. (A) Scopolamine patch a night before(Ref: KDT 7/e p120)Scopolamine (hyoscine) is drug of choice for motion sickness. It should be given as transdermal patch (a night before) or orally (half an hour before journey).
Scopolamine patch a night before
Ranitidine one night before and then before the trip
Dimenhydrinate 1 hour before journey
Omeprazole half an hour before the trip
Anti-Emetic