DICYCLOMINE
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C19H35NO2
USES: Used In
Abdominal Pain
Irritable bowel syndrome
menstrual cramps
MECHANISM:
Antispasmodic
Dicyclomine is a muscarinic M1 and M2 receptor antagonist.(muscarinic acetylcholid receptor M1,muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2)
Dicyclomine relax the smooth muscles of the intestines.
Dicyclomine helps to relax smooth
muscles in your stomach and intestines. so relieve the spasm by decreased strength
of contractions of smooth muscles.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE OF:
Ask
your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Adults : 20-40mg/day 3 times
Child : as per Weight
ADVISE:
DO not use in pregnancy and
breastfeeding.
Should not be administered intravenously.
Avoid using Antacid
Do not use with alcohol
AVAILABILITY:
Tablet
Capsule
Injection
SIDE EFFECT OF :
Constipation
Dry Mouth
Dizziness
Vision Problem
Nausea
Sleepiness
Stomach Pain
Confusion
Nervousness
Weakness
DRUG INTERACTION WITH:
Clonazepam
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Amantadine
Quinidine
Chlorpromazine
Perphenazine
Phenelzine
Amitriptyline
Imipramine
Meperidine
Nitrates
Nitrites
Cetirizine
Fexofenadine
Digoxin
Antacids
Metoclopramide
MARKETED WITH OTHER DRUGS:
Dicyclomine+Paracetamol
Dicyclomine+Simethicone
Dicyclomine+Mefenamic Acid
Dicyclomine+Nimesulide
Dicyclomine+Diclofenac Potassium
Dicyclomine+ Dimethicone
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