Hyoscine, also known as scopolamine, is a medication used to treat motion sickness and postoperative nausea and vomiting. It is also sometimes used before surgery to decrease saliva. When used by injection, effects begin after about 20 minutes and last for up to 8 hours.
Other names: Scopolamine, hyoscine hydrobr...
Elimination half-life: 4.5 hours
Hyoscine, also known as scopolamine, is a medication used to treat motion sickness and postoperative nausea and vomiting. It is also sometimes used before surgery to decrease saliva.
Formula: C17H21NO4
DrugBank: DB00747
Synonyms: hyoscine hydrobromide, scopolamine hydrobromide
ATC code: A04AD01 (WHO) N05CM05 (WHO), S01FA02 (WHO)
Metabolism: Liver
Biological half-life: 4.5 hours
Trade name: Transdermscop, Kwells, others