Post-operative cyclizine misuse

J Woodfield; E J St George

doi:10.1177/0036933013508039

Post-operative cyclizine misuse

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Abstract

Cyclizine is commonly prescribed as an anti-emetic post-operatively. We report a case of a 51-year-old woman who developed addiction to intravenous cyclizine following regular administration at recommended doses. This is the first report of cyclizine misuse post-operatively. We compare this case to cyclizine abuse reported amongst other populations. Prescribers should be aware of the potential of cyclizine as a drug of abuse.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e1-2
Journal	Scottish Medical Journal
Volume	58
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0036933013508039
Publication status	Published - Nov 2013

Keywords

Aggression
Antiemetics
Cyclizine
Drug Administration Schedule
Euphoria
Female
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Middle Aged
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Risk Factors
Substance-Related Disorders

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Post-operative cyclizine misuse

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