Les médicaments utilisés dans la cinétose

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Supervisors

Dewever, Michel

Faculty

Faculté de médecine et médecine dentaire

Degree label

Mémoire de master en sciences pharmaceutiques (finalité spécialisée)

Abstract

While it remains true to say that motion sickness takes place in the context of a neural mismatch involving sensatory inputs from the otolith organs, semicircular canals, eyes and somatosensory receptors, there is also a huge panel of environmental factors that play an important role. Not everyone will experience motion sickness in the same way – effects will differ depending on an individual’s subjective and emotional sides. Scientists have for many years published papers explaining all the mechanisms leading to motion sickness and how this knowledge should orientate our treatment options to the first class antihistamines that seem to have the best benefit/risk balance. Some newer studies tend to make us aware of the powerful effect of Zingiber officinalis rhizome powder in this indication. Although there is a huge lack of evidence about the efficacy of treatments such as homeopathy, aromatherapy and similar remedies, this type of parallel medicine seems to be common in our home and travel pharmacies. Besides a global approach and a more in-depth study of the motion sickness phenomenon, this memoir will guide you through some basic non-pharmacologic advice that everyone should be aware of.Whilte it remains true to say that motion sickness takes place in the context of a neural mismatch involving sensatory inputs