HYOSCINE (SCOPOLAMINE)

This drug has the same effect as atropine except for some differences which includes:-

• It has shorter duration of action
• It is more depressant to the CNS.
• All other properties are similar to atropine. It has certain advantage over atropine. These include:
• Better for preanesthetic medication because of strong antisecretory and antiemetic action and also brings about amnesia
• Can be used for short- travel motion sickness