DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE AND PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (DICLEGIS) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE AND PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE AND PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

DICLEGIS

What are the Indications for DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE AND PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DICLEGIS is indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. Limitations of Use DICLEGIS has not been studied in women with hyperemesis gravidarum. DICLEGIS is a fixed dose combination drug product of doxylamine succinate, an antihistamine, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, a Vitamin B6 analog, indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. ( 1 )

 

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