[Cyclizine is sold in Denmark as an over-the-counter drug and has serious side effects when overdosed]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2018 Jan 15;180(3):V07170519.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Cyclizine is sold in Denmark as an over-the-counter drug and affects not only histaminergic but also muscarinergic, serotonergic and α-adrenergic receptors, with side effects such as respiratory depression and cardiac arrhythmias, leading to fatalities. Due to the numerous side effects, it raises questions concerning the status of cyclizine as an over-the-counter drug. Data of healthcare contacts because of cyclizine intoxication in the 2014-2016 period should be analyzed to further illuminate the health risk of cyclizine poisoning.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cyclizine / pharmacology
  • Cyclizine / poisoning*
  • Drug Overdose* / drug therapy
  • Drug Overdose* / therapy
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists / pharmacology
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Nonprescription Drugs / standards*
  • Poison Control Centers
  • Suicide, Attempted

Substances

  • Histamine H1 Antagonists
  • Nonprescription Drugs
  • Cyclizine