Transderm Scop, which is generically prescribed as scopolamine topical, is commonly used to relieve nausea, vomiting, and dizziness that is typically associated with motion sickness. Transderm Scop is a member of the family of medications known as anticholinergics, which decrease the secretion of fluids, dilate the pupils, and slow the stomach and intestine.
Transderm Scop is not appropriate for everyone. A thorough medical history should be assessed prior to prescribing this medication. Patients with a medical history which includes liver disease, enlarged prostate, kidney disease, bladder problems, glaucoma, and difficulty urinating may not be able to take this medication or may require careful monitoring while undergoing drug therapy with Transderm Scop, depending on the condition and the severity of the condition.
The American Food and Drug Administration rated Transderm Scop as a pregnancy risk category C. It has yet to be determined whether or not this medication will cause harm or birth defects to an unborn baby. It has yet to be determined whether or not Transderm Scop will pass through the mother’s breast milk and affect a nursing baby. The prescribing physician should avoid prescribing this medication to women who are pregnant, nursing, or who are likely to become pregnant.
There is a risk of side effects associated with Transderm Scop, some of which are severe. A patient suffering from a serious side effect or an allergic reaction should seek immediate emergency medical assistance. An allergic reaction will present with symptoms which include facial swelling, including swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, hives, and difficulty breathing. Other serious side effects which require immediate emergency medical attention include insomnia which lasts for more than a few days and an irregular or fast heart rate accompanied by pain.
Other less serious side effects typically do not require emergency medical attention but should be reported to the prescribing physician. Patients should be encouraged to report all side effects. Less serious side effects include symptoms such as constipation, dry mouth, nose, or throat, drowsiness, restlessness, nervousness, excitability, insomnia, blurry vision, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fast heart rate, uneven heart rate, or difficulty urinating. Less serious side effects can often be reduced to a tolerable level by reducing the dosage of Transderm Scop. There is the possibility of a skin irritation from the patch site. This can be alleviated by placing the patches in various parts of the body when using them consecutively.
Transderm Scop should be taken exactly as directed by the physician. This medication is typically taken on an as needed basis, and thus missing a dose is not typically a problem. The patient should never take a double dose of this medication in an effort to derive more relief from symptoms than directed to avoid a potential overdose. If an overdose is suspected, the patient should seek immediate emergency medical attention. An overdose will present with symptoms which include seizures, dizziness, drowsiness, excitability, agitation, convulsions, hallucination, coma, or death.
There is a risk of negative drug interactions associated with Transderm Scop. A thorough medical history should be understood prior to prescribing this medication. Patients should be urged to inquire with the prescribing physician before taking any new medications, including over the counter medications and herbal remedies. Medications with a known interaction with Transderm Scop include antihistamines, decongestants, narcotic pain relievers, muscle relaxants, sedatives, antidepressants, alcohol, anxiety medications, and medications that are known to cause drowsiness.
Transderm scop has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of transderm scop is C17H21NO4
• Molecular weight is 303.353 g/mol
• Transderm scop available : 1.5mg patches
Generic name: Scopolamine
Brand name(s): Atrochin, Atroquin, Beldavrin, Buscopan, Euscopol, Hyosceine, Hyoscine, Hyosol, Hysco, Isoscopil, Kwells, L-Scopolamine, Oscine, Pamine, Scop, Scopamin, Scopoderm-Tts, Scopolaminhydrobromid, Scopos, Sereen, Skopolamin, Tranaxine, Transcop, Transderm-V, Triptone
Review published on: 15 March 2007
 Your Transderm Scop review
| .: Add date: 2007-06-17 00:19:01 |
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I'm terrified. Five weeks ago, I put a patch on a Thursday morning for only 2 hours for a 1 hour flight. I took it off immediately after the plane landed. On Friday, I put on another patch for a return flight. I thought that since the trips were so short this would be ok. In the past when I wore 1 patch for 3 days, my vision was so blurry I could not read at the meetings and my vision was blurred for days. I must have over dosed because I have headaches, distorted vision, vertigo, loss of appetite and have been vomiting. I've seen 3 doctors and have had an MRI and I am waiting for the results. After reading this review I am really terrified. I have a few good hours, then it is back to vomiting and pain.
Added by Anabelle
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| .: Add date: 2007-07-25 18:29:44 |
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severe allergic reaction. Skin rash at the patch site. Severe swollen lymph nodes. Patch site reaction appearred to go inward/deep. Hard to touch lump deep into the skin.
Reaction two years ago after use, but did not realize it was due to the drug. Used the patch for a cruise w/o symptoms. The day after the cruise, I removed the patch and I was sick for three weeks: severe lethargy, dizziness, hot spells and weakness. Now I know that this drug is no good for me.
Added by d lipscomb
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| .: Add date: 2008-01-18 04:37:58 |
.: Score: 10 |
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I've used Tranderm to succesfully alleviate sea sickness and yes I fell some pressure behind my eyes as I get used to the patches, and they are not the easiest things to enjoy. But for me - it's a hell of alot better than hanging over the side of a yacht heaving to kingdom come while offshore racing. Best form of seasickness cure I've found to date and believe me I've tried lots.
Steve
Added by Steve
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| .: Add date: 2008-04-23 08:33:35 |
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I get motion sickness from everything (sometimes even my own driving) and this was awesome! I got another prescription for my next trip to mexico so I wont have to worry about the plane, boats, cars, busses...I had a red circle where the patch was after I took it off for a few days but that was it. Better than drammimine =)
Added by Abby
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| .: Add date: 2008-06-18 13:30:01 |
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It works great while you are wearing it but beware when you remove it. I went on a 5 day trip to the mountains and felt great. I was in bed flat on my back sick for 6 days after the patch was removed. There should be stronger warnings of withdrawel symptoms. It was not worth it.
Added by Dawn Hargrave
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