Drug Summary

  Drug name:  cyclizine
  Chemical name:  Cyclizine hydrochloride
  Formula:  C₁₈H₂₂N₂
  Weight:   266.3807
  CAS no:  82-92-8
  DrugBank link:  DB01176
  Description:  A histamine H1 antagonist given by mouth or parenterally for the control of postoperative and drug-induced vomiting and in motion sickness. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p935)
  Indication:  For prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness, and vertigo (dizziness caused by other medical problems).