Vacation season~ Are there medicines that become poison if taken by drivers?💊

The holiday season is starting soon.

A medicine that becomes poison if taken by a driver?

Do you know?

 

The hardest fight during long-distance driving is drowsiness, isn't it?

Be especially careful with medications that induce drowsiness and can be harmful to drivers.

Shall we find out what kind of medicine there is together?

 

 

 

Mullmi Yak

- Scopolamine: Parasympathetic nervous system suppressant
- dimenhydrinate chlor-pheniramine meclizine: antihistamines

"Drowsiness and side effects such as impaired sense of direction and balance, so drivers should not take this medication!"
- Take oral motion sickness medication 30 minutes before boarding, and apply patch-type motion sickness medication 4 hours prior to boarding.
- For patch-type, do not touch the area where the medication is applied, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap after attaching.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you experience anxiety, hallucinations, or eye pain after using motion sickness medication.

 

 

Antihistamine

Nasal allergy medication, antihistamines, cold medicine, allergy medication

Drowsiness, decreased concentration, and calming effects may occur as side effects of the central nervous system!
- Central nervous system side effects are more common in women, the elderly, and those with a small physique, so caution is advised.
- Caffeine-rich foods such as coffee, chocolate, and energy drinks may cause side effects like palpitations and insomnia when consumed.
- Excessive overdose may lead to central nervous system depression and increased side effects such as glaucoma and prostate enlargement.

 

 

 

 

How to prevent drowsy driving during vacation season

 

🟣 Ensure proper ventilation: Reduce carbon dioxide inside the vehicle that causes drowsiness

 

🟣 Chewing gum or candy: moving facial muscles to supply oxygen to the brain and wake up from drowsiness

 

🟣 Stretching: Relieve accumulated neck, shoulder, and lower back fatigue during long drives to stay alert

 

🟣 Getting enough sleep: Take breaks at rest areas, drowsiness shelters, etc., every 1-2 hours.

 

 

 

 

[Source] Korea Policy Briefing (www.korea.kr)