Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Vertigo of central origin |
French
|
Vertige d'origine centrale |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIII | Codes for special purposes | |
| 2 | H80-H83 | Diseases of inner ear | |
| 3 | H81 | Disorders of vestibular function | |
| 4 | H81.4 | Vertigo of central origin |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimenhydrinate |
Dimenhydrinate is a theoclate salt of the ethanolamine derivative diphenhydramine. It exhibits reversible competitive antagonism with histamine for the capture of H1 receptors. It has anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) properties that explain the anti-emetic action of the drug in cases of labyrinthial irritation (nausea, vertigo), and the central suppression it causes. |
