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    Transdermal Scopolamine 

     

    • Reported NNT of 6 

    • As onset time is 2-4 hours, it needs to be applied the night before or 2-4 hours prior to surgery 

    • Side effects include visual disturbances (NNH = 5.6), dry mouth (NNH = 13), & dizziness (NNH = 50) 

     

     

    Adapted from Anesth Analg. 2014 Jan;118(1):85-113