General description
Hyoscine hydrobromide (scopolamine) is an anticholinergic agent used to reduce respiratory tract secretions. It is also used in the management of nausea and vomiting.
ATC codes
Medicine type
Chemical agent
EML status history
First added in 2009
(TRS
958)
for
Palliative care
Wikipedia
DrugBank
Recommendations
Section
Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
- Local > Topical > Transdermal patch: 1 mg per 72 hours transdermal patch
- Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 400 µg per mL injection; 600 µg per mL injection
Indications