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  2. Scopolamine - Wikipedia

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    The effects of scopolamine were studied for use as a truth serum in interrogations in the early 20th century, [62] but because of the side effects, investigations were dropped. [63] In 2009, the Czechoslovak state security secret police were proven to have used scopolamine at least three times to obtain confessions from alleged antistate ...

  3. Hyoscine butylbromide - Wikipedia

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    It is a quaternary ammonium compound and a semisynthetic derivative of hyoscine hydrobromide (scopolamine). The attachment of the butyl-bromide moiety effectively prevents the movement of this drug across the blood–brain barrier, effectively minimising undesirable central nervous system side effects associated with scopolamine/hyoscine. [25]

  4. Motion sickness - Wikipedia

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    [6] [7] Three types of medications are useful: antimuscarinics such as scopolamine, H 1 antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate, and amphetamines such as dexamphetamine. [3] Side effects, however, may limit the use of medications. [3] A number of medications used for nausea such as ondansetron are not effective for motion sickness. [3]

  5. ‘Like going to the moon’: Why this is the world’s most ...

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    Navigating the Drake is an extremely complex task that demands humility and a side of fear, ... “The only thing that works for me is going to the ship’s medic for a scopolamine patch,” he ...

  6. Muscarinic antagonist - Wikipedia

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    However, scopolamine has greater effects on the central nervous system (CNS) than atropine due to its ability to cross the blood–brain barrier. [4] At higher-than-therapeutic doses, atropine and scopolamine cause CNS depression characterized by amnesia, fatigue, and reduction in rapid eye movement sleep .

  7. Review links 3 potentially-blinding eye conditions to GLP-1 ...

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    A new review reports that nine people taking semaglutide and tirzepatide — the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications — experienced vision issues, including three potentially blinding eye ...

  8. Transdermal patch - Wikipedia

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    The patch is labelled with the time and date of administration as well as the administrator's initials. Microneedle patch size comparison [1] A transdermal patch is a medicated adhesive patch that is placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream. An advantage of a transdermal drug delivery ...

  9. Scientists Find Link Between Weight Loss Drugs and Blindness

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    For all the buzz surrounding weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, these drugs aren’t perfect. They come with a risk of side effects like nausea and diarrhea, along with ...