Nebulizer Delivery of Intranasal Scopolamine

Nebulizer Delivery of Intranasal Scopolamine

To develop a better way to administer anti-motion sickness medications using an intranasal nebulizer.

An aqueous scopolamine formulation is being administered via a nebulizer and the pharmacokinetics of the drug are being measured.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female
• Adults age 21-49
• Normal weight for body size, based on BMI table
• General good health, as determined by a verbally provided medical history
• Normal brief neurological exam
• Renal and hepatic function within normal ranges
• Able to provide written informed consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Drug allergies to scopolamine or other belladonna alkaloid
• Use of medications within 1 week of starting the study
• Use of an investigational drug within 30 days of starting the study
• Tobacco smoking within the past year
• Blood donation or significant blood loss within 30 days of starting the study
• Significant gastrointestinal disorder (e.g. Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic constipation), asthma, glaucoma, prostate problems, urinary obstruction, or seizure disorders
• History of alcohol or other drug abuse
• Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy, or lactation (pregnancy will be confirmed with urine pregnancy testing prior to drug administration)
• Consumption of grapefruit juice within 7 days of scopolamine (SCOP) administration
• Nasal, nasal sinus, or nasal mucosa surgery within 90 days prior to study initiation
• Other significant surgeries within 90 days
• Significant deviated septum that blocks air flow in one nostril
• Rhinitis, sinus infection, severe allergies, and other upper respiratory infections within 30 days prior to the study
• Current use of an intranasal medication
• Wheezing or other respiratory problem
• Unable to consent
• Prisoner