Breastfeeding while taking cyclizine
Cyclizine is an antihistamine that is used to treat various conditions such as allergies, hay fever, and nausea. It is also used to treat vertigo and vomiting. Cyclizine is available as a generic drug and as the brand-name drug Marezine.
Cyclizine is in a class of drugs called antihistamines. Antihistamines are used to treat symptoms of allergies, hay fever, and the common cold. They work by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergy symptoms.
Cyclizine is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, and vertigo. Cyclizine is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, pregnancy, and vertigo. It is also used to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting. Cyclizine is also used to relieve the symptoms of vertigo (dizziness) caused by inner ear problems.
Cyclizine is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup, and injectable solution. Cyclizine is also available as the brand-name drugs Marezine and Ancolan.
Cyclizine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Cyclizine is in FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.
Cyclizine passes into breast milk. Do not breastfeed while taking this medication.
Cyclizine may interact with other medications. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you take.
Cyclizine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
drowsiness
headache
dry mouth
nausea
vomiting
constipation
blurred vision
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
difficulty urinating
rash
hives
itching
difficulty breathing or swallowing
hoarseness
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
Cyclizine can cause a serious heart problem. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure.
Do not take more or less of this medication than prescribed. Do not take this medication for longer than suggested by your doctor.
If you are taking cyclizine to treat motion sickness, take your first dose 30 to 60 minutes before you will be in a situation where you may experience motion sickness (such as on a boat or car).
If you are taking cyclizine to treat nausea and vomiting caused by pregnancy, take your first dose as soon as you experience nausea or vomiting.
Cyclizine is available in tablet, capsule, syrup, and injectable solution forms. You may take cyclizine with or without food.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
The injections are usually given by a healthcare professional. If you will be giving yourself the injection, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to inject the medication.
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The impact of cyclizine on labor and delivery
Cyclizine is a medication that is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is also sometimes used to treat vertigo (a condition where you feel like you are spinning or that the world is spinning around you). Cyclizine belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.
Cyclizine works by blocking a substance in the brain that is needed to produce nausea and vomiting.
Cyclizine is available as a tablet, liquid, and injection. It is usually taken by mouth. The injection is given into a muscle.
Cyclizine can cause side effects. Some common side effects include tiredness, dry mouth, and dizziness.
Cyclizine should not be used in pregnant women unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor.
Cyclizine may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medication to a child without the advice of a doctor.
Please read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking cyclizine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Visit pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk to learn more about cyclizine when pregnant. Disclaimer: We used this website as a reference for this blog post.