Which of the following is an OTC medication indicated to treat motion sickness?
A.
Meclizine
B.
Olanzapine
C.
Promethazine
D.
Scopolamine
The Answer Is:
A
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Meclizine (Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy)is anover-the-counter (OTC) antihistamineused to treatmotion sickness and vertigo. It works by blockinghistamine (H1) receptorsin thevestibular system, reducing nausea and dizziness associated with motion sickness.
B. Olanzapine→ Incorrect; olanzapine is anatypical antipsychoticused forschizophrenia and bipolar disorder, not motion sickness.
C. Promethazine→ Incorrect; promethazine is anantihistaminethat treatsnausea and motion sickness, but it isonly available by prescription (Rx).
D. Scopolamine→ Incorrect; scopolamine is aprescription (Rx) medicationintransdermal patch formused formotion sickness prevention.
Other Answer Choices Explained:References:
FDA Drug Monograph for Meclizine (OTC Drug Labeling)