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Information

Scopolamine (also known as hyoscine) is a tropane alkaloid with antimuscarinic properties, primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and postoperative recovery. It is FDA-approved and commonly administered as a transdermal patch or parenterally.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters following transdermal administration (scopolamine patch) in healthy adult volunteers.

References

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Revisions

• 06/2025 initial generated model