Anti-nauseants / Anti-emetics
Doxylamine succinate – pyridoxine hydrochloride (Diclectin®)
Section 1.1 Midwives may independently prescribe, order and administer this drug. Doxylamine succinate competes with histamine for H1-receptor sites, which block chemoreceptor trigger zones, which control the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. The pyridoxine hydrochloride component is a vitamin which has antiemetic effects. Indications and Clinical Use: Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is a … Read more