Drug Classificatio

n
Actions Indications
Contraindications
Adverse Effect Nursing
Responsibilities
Serc
(Betahistine)
Anti-emetics
and Anti vertigo
It is readily
absorbed
from the
gastrointesti
nal tract.

It is
converted to
two
metabolites
and peak
concentratio
ns in blood
of the two
metabolites
are
achieved
within 3 to 5
hours.

Most of a
dose is
excreted in
the urine, in
the form of
the
metabolites,
in about 3
days.
Menieres
disease,
Meniere-like
syndrome (with
symptoms of
vertigo, tinnitus
and
sensorineural
deafness) and
vertigo of
peripheral origin.
Hypersensitivity to any
component of the
product.
Urticaria
Pruritus
Mild gastric
complaints
False heart beat
Insomnia
Instruct patient that drug
should be taken with food.
Patients with
phaeochroxmocytoma
or bronchial asthma should
be treated with extra care

Avoid contact of oral solution
or injection with skin


Raise bed rails, institute
safety measures, supervise
ambulation