Patient/Family Teaching

• Review dose schedule with patient. If medication is ordered regularly and a dose is missed, take as soon as remembered unless time for next dose. Pedi: Caution caregivers to use only the measuring device accompanying the liquid medication and not to use household measuring devices.

» May cause drowsiness. Caution patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known

» Advise patient that frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, and sugarless gum or candy may decrease dry mouth. Health care professional should be notified if dry mouth persists >2 wk

» Caution patient to use sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity reactions

» Advise patient to change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension. Geri: Geriatric patients are at increased risk

» Caution patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol and other CNS depressants with this medication

» Instruct patient to notify health care professional if sore throat, fever, jaundice, or uncontrolled movements are noted

• Geri: Teach patient and family about anticholinergic effects and to contact a health care professional if such effects persist

• Motion Sickness: When used as prophylaxis for motion sickness, advise patient to take medication at least 30 min and preferably 1–2 hr before exposure to conditions that may cause motion sickness

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