All of the following drug may be used for motion sickness except –
Correct Answer: Domperidone
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Domperidone o Drugs used are : a) Anticholinergics --> Hyoscine (Scopolamine), Dicyclomine. b) Hl-antihistaminic ---> Promethazine, cyclizine, meclizine, cinnarizine, etc. o Hyoscine (scopolamine) is the most effective drug for motion sickness. About option 'c' o Domperidone is a prokinetic drug and acts by D2 blockade. It is ineffective in motion sickness as vestibular pathway does not involve dopaminergic link.
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