Pharmacokinetics of Scopolamine Intranasal Gel Formulation (Inscop) During Antiorthostatic Bedrest (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781289048044)

Space Motion sickness (SMS) is an age old problem for space travelers on short and long duration space flight Oral antiemetics are not very effective in space due to poor bioavailability. Scopolamine (SCOP) is the most frequently used drug by recreational travelers V patch, tablets available on the market. Common side effects of antiemetics, in general, include drowsiness, sedation, dry mouth and reduced psychomotor performance. Severity and persistence of side effects are often dose related Side effects can be detrimental in high performance demanding settings, e.g. space flight, military.

Author: Lakshmi Putcha
ISBN-10: 1289048045
ISBN-13: 9781289048044
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 06/27/2013
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.05d