Review of Motion Sickness Drugs From 1954-1964

Abstract

The Problem: The great increase in air and sea travel has resulted in a greater need for effective antimotion sickness drugs, and the exploration of space is expected to intensify this need. Since a review of available antimotion sickness drugs has not been published since 1955, a compilation of the newer drugs and studies reported in the last ten years is presented. Findings: Hyoscine (Scopolamine) still appears to be one of our most effective antimotion sickness drugs. Its severe side effects of drowsiness, vertigo, and dry mouth limit its usefulness. Meclizine (Bonamine) and Cyclizine (Marezine) are reported to be the most effective of the antihistamines. Their side effects are milder than most other preparations, and their level of reported effectiveness approaches that of hyoscine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 10, 1964
Accession Number
AD0611394

Entities

People

  • Charles D. Wood

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Antiemetics
  • Aviation Medicine
  • Chlorpromazine
  • Clinical Trials
  • Destroyer Escorts
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Motion Sickness
  • Naval Aviation
  • Navy
  • Pharmacology
  • Side Effects
  • Transport Ships
  • United States
  • Vertigo

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space