What is the brand name for Meclizine?
The brand name for Meclizine is Antivert.
PTCE Top 200 · #137
Meclizine
Antivert
Meclizine is the generic name for the brand-name drug Antivert. It is an antihistamine/antiemetic (motion sickness) used to treat motion sickness, vertigo. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Meclizine ranks #137 and is one of the most frequently tested cns/psych medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Meclizine |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Antivert |
| Drug class | Antihistamine/antiemetic (motion sickness) |
| Class group | CNS/Psych |
| Common use | motion sickness, vertigo |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Both prescription and OTC |
What is Meclizine used for?
Prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness; treatment of vertigo associated with vestibular disease.
What drug class is Meclizine?
Meclizine is an Antihistamine/antiemetic (motion sickness) in the CNS/Psych group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Meclizine
- arrow_rightDrowsiness
- arrow_rightDry mouth
- arrow_rightBlurred vision
- arrow_rightConstipation
- arrow_rightDizziness
Major interactions
- arrow_rightAlcohol/CNS depressants → additive sedation
- arrow_rightAnticholinergic drugs → additive dry mouth/urinary retention
Is Meclizine a controlled substance?
No. Meclizine is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Meclizine (PTCE mnemonic)
ANTI-vert is ANTI-VERTigo — meclizine = 1st-gen H1 + anticholinergic. Take 1hr before travel; drowsy, dry mouth; AVOID in elderly (Beers list).
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PTCE exam tip
Meclizine treats motion sickness and vertigo as a first-generation antihistamine — drowsiness counseling applies; sold OTC as Bonine.
Meclizine FAQ
What is Meclizine used for?
Meclizine is used to treat motion sickness, vertigo. Prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness; treatment of vertigo associated with vestibular disease.
What drug class is Meclizine?
Meclizine is an Antihistamine/antiemetic (motion sickness) (CNS/Psych group).
Is Meclizine a controlled substance?
No. Meclizine is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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