Doxylamine
Description
Doxylamine is used in a combination with other medicines to relieve allergic symptoms and nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) in pregnant women. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Doxylamine
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Severe itching
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
Uses of Doxylamine
What is it prescribed for?
- Allergic conditions
- Pregnancy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 2-3 hours of administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine since it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, impaired thinking, etc. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the patient should be monitored closely for any undesirable side effects.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to doxylamine, other ethanolamine derivates, or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the patient should be monitored closely for any undesirable side effects.
General warnings
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Anticholinergic effects
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from conditions such as urinary retention, open-angle glaucoma, gastrointestinal obstructive disorders, etc. due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine since it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, impaired thinking, etc. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Atropine
Selegeline
Propoxyphene
Isocarboxazid
Topiramate
Linezolid
Zonisamide
Disease interactions
Depression
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of such patients for any changes in mood or behavior is recommended. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Renal Dysfunction
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Impaired liver function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine blocks the action of certain substances produced by the body which are responsible for causing allergic reactions as well as nausea and vomiting.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Schedule
N/A
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Doxylamine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 25 July 2018]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 7 Aug 2018
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