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Scopace

Generic Name: scopolamine (skoe PAH lah meen)
Brand Names: Scopace

What is scopolamine?

Scopolamine is an anticholinergic medicine. Scopolamine has many effects in the body including decreasing the secretion of fluids, slowing the stomach and intestines, and dilation of the pupils.

Scopolamine is used to relieve nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness and recovery from anesthesia and surgery. Scopolamine may also be used in the treatment of parkinsonism, spastic muscle states, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and other conditions.

Scopolamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about scopolamine?

Who should not use scopolamine?

• kidney disease,
• liver disease,

• an enlarged prostate,

• difficulty urinating,

• a stomach obstruction,

• heart disease,

• bladder problems, or

• glaucoma.

You may not be able to use scopolamine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I use scopolamine?

Use scopolamine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Store scopolamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a scopolamine overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, agitation, fever excitability, seizures or convulsions, hallucinations, coma, and death.

What should I avoid while using scopolamine?

Scopolamine side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• pain and redness of the eyes with dilated pupils; or

• difficulty urinating.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use scopolamine and talk to your doctor if you experience

• drowsiness;

• dizziness;

• dry mouth;

• restlessness;

• blurred vision;

• dilated pupils;

• dry or itchy eyes;

• flushing; or

• fast heartbeats.

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and poor coordination have been reported when treatment that has lasted more than a few days is discontinued. If you use scopolamine for more than a few days, be aware that these side effects may occur when you stop.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect scopolamine?

Scopolamine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines (including meclizine), sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are using, and do not use any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines without first talking to your doctor.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with scopolamine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before using any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about scopolamine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Scopolamine is available with a prescription as a topical patch under the brand name Transderm-Scop and as an oral tablet under the brand name Scopace. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Scopace 0.4 mg-white tablets

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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