Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop)

Alternate Name: Transderm Scop

Dosage Form: Box

Administration Route: Absorbed through the skin

Drug Class: Antiemetic, Antivertigo

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 MG/3DAYS

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma (open-angle), prostate problems, trouble urinating, bowel blockage, or a history of seizures or mental illness. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased pressure in the eyeIncreased risk of seizures or worsening of mental problems This medicine can temporarily increase the size of your pupil and cause blurry vision if it comes in contact with your eyes. It may also cause problems with urination. If any of these reactions occur, call your doctor right away. This medicine may cause seizures in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia (pregnancy with high blood pressure and high protein levels in the urine or organ problems). Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. The patch contains aluminum, which can cause skin burns during an MRI scan. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or confused. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. If you plan to participate in underwater sports, you may feel lost or confused (disoriented). Talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how scopolamine works. Tell your doctor if you are using a muscle relaxant, medicine to treat depression (including TCAs), or any other oral medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., This medicine may make you sweat less and cause your body to get too hot. Be careful in hot weather, when you are exercising, or if using a sauna or whirlpool., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Skin burns have been reported at the patch site in several patients wearing an aluminized transdermal system during a magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI). Because Transderm Scōp® contains aluminum, it is recommended to remove the system before undergoing an MRI.