Scopace - Talk Medical

Generic Name: scopolamine

Brands: Scopace, Transderm-Scop

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

· Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Scopace may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.

· Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while using Scopace.

· In rare cases, unusual reactions to ordinary doses of Scopace have occurred including confusion, agitation, rambling speech, hallucinations, paranoid behaviors, and delusions. In the case of such a reaction, stop using Scopace and seek medical attention.

What is Scopace?

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

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

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

Who should not use Scopace?

· Do not use Scopace without first talking to your doctor if you have ·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 Scopace, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

· Scopace is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Scopace will harm an unborn baby. Do not use Scopace without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

· It is not known whether Scopace passes into breast milk. Do not use Scopace without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

· Scopace is not recommended for use by children. Children are more sensitive to the side effects of Scopace.

· Elderly individuals may be more likely to experience side effects from Scopace.

How should I use Scopace?

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

· To use the topical patches: ·Scopace patches are applied to the skin behind the ear. One patch should be applied 4 hours before travel or as directed by your doctor prior to surgery. Apply the patch to dry, hairless skin behind the ear. Each patch is effective for 3 days. After 3 days, remove the patch and apply a new one, if necessary, behind the other ear. ·Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling a patch. Do not let the medication get near the eyes. If it does get into the eyes, dry or itchy eyes, dilated pupils, and blurred vision may be experienced. These effects generally do not require treatment and will go away on their own. Rinse the eyes with water and notify your doctor if necessary. ·Keep the patch as dry as possible while wearing it. It should remain in place even while bathing or swimming. If the patch falls off, replace it with a new patch behind the other ear. ·Do not use more than one patch at a time. Do not cut the patches.

· To take the oral tablets: ·Take each dose with a full glass of water.

· Store Scopace 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?

· Seek emergency medical attention.

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

What should I avoid while using Scopace?

· Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while using Scopace.

What are the possible side effects of Scopace?

· Stop using Scopace and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience: ·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 Scopace 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 Scopace 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 Scopace?

· Scopace 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 Scopace. 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 Scopace written for health professionals that you may read.

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