Post-operative cyclizine misuse.
Cyclizine is commonly prescribed as an anti-emetic post-operatively. We report a case of a 51-year-old woman who developed addiction to intravenous cyclizine following regular administration at recommended doses. This is the first report of cyclizine misuse post-operatively. We compare this case to cyclizine abuse reported amongst other populations. Prescribers should be aware of the potential of cyclizine as a drug of abuse.
Neurosurgery Specialty Trainee, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital, UK.
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Woodfield
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St George
D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects; D000932:Antiemetics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003501:Cyclizine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005059:Euphoria / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008875:Middle Aged; D020250:Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000932:Antiemetics; D003501:Cyclizine
Cyclizine; anti-emetics; substance abuse