Meclizine
Také známé jako: Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Meni-D, Agyrax, Ancolan, Antrizine, Bonamine, Calmonal, Dizmiss, SeaLegs
> **Timing is key**: When using for motion sickness prevention, give the medication **30-60 minutes before travel**. * **Sedation**: This medication commonly causes drowsiness or sleepiness. Do not be alarmed if your pet sleeps during travel. * **Dry Mouth**: It may cause dry mucous membranes. Ensure your pet has access to fresh water. * **Appetite**: Cats may occasionally experience a loss of appetite while taking this medication. * **Allergy Testing**: Inform your veterinarian if your pet is scheduled for allergy skin testing, as this medication must be stopped 3-7 days prior.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
Veterinary professional? See the full dosing-by-species reference on VetSheet →
What it is used for
- General/Vestibular
- General
- Anti-emetic
- Palliative treatment of vertigo
- Rolling, torticollis, motion sickness (Rabbits)
- Adjunctive treatment of torticollis, head tilt ('wry neck') (Rabbits)
- Supportive treatment of peripheral vestibular disease
- Vestibular suppressant
- Anti-emetic
- Palliative treatment of vertigo
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Sedation
- Dry mucous membranes
- Dry eyes
- Tachycardia
- Contradictory CNS stimulation
- Inappetence (especially in cats)
Cautions & contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to meclizine
- Use with caution in patients with prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, severe cardiac failure, angle-closure glaucoma, or pyeloduodenal obstruction. Because it is an antihistamine, it may affect the results of skin tests using allergen extracts; do not use within 3-7 days before testing. May potentially inhibit lactation due to anticholinergic activity.
Drug interactions
- CNS Depressants: Use with other CNS depressants may cause additive sedation
- Anticholinergic Drugs: Other anticholinergic drugs may cause additive anticholinergic effects
Časté otázky
What is Meclizine used for in pets?
> Timing is key: When using for motion sickness prevention, give the medication 30-60 minutes before travel. • Sedation: This medication commonly causes drowsiness or sleepiness. Do not be alarmed if your pet sleeps during travel. • Dry Mouth: It may cause dry mucous membranes. Ensure your pet has access to fresh water. • Appetite: Cats may occasionally experience a loss of appetite while taking this medication. • Allergy Testing: Inform your veterinarian if your pet is scheduled for allergy skin testing, as this medication must be stopped 3-7 days prior.
Is Meclizine safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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