Scopolamine Monitoring Parameters, Administration & Chemical Structure
Scopolamine Monitoring Parameters
- laboratory monitoring not necessary
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Scopolamine Administration
Ophthalmic administration
- For ophthalmic use only. Instruct patient on proper instillation of ophthalmic solution (see Patient Information).
- To avoid systemic absorption, instruct patient to apply pressure to the lacrimal sac for 1 - 2 minutes after instillation.
- Do not to touch the tip of the dropper or tube to the eye, fingertips, or other surface.
Parenteral administration
- May be administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously.
- Visually inspect parenteral products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
Intramuscular injection:
- Inject into a large muscle. Aspirate prior to injection to avoid injection into a blood vessel.
Direct IV injection:
- Dilute with an equal volume of sterile water for injection prior to administration.
- Inject slowly IV over 2 - 3 minutes.
Subcutaneous injection:
- Inject subcutaneously taking care not to inject intradermally.
Topical administration
- Instruct patient on the proper use and application of the transdermal patch.
- Wash hands after application.
- Apply patch at least 4 hours prior to anticipated exposure to motion.
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Chemical Structure For: Scopolamine
[ Last revised: 5/30/2006 12:04:00 PM ]
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