DICYCLOMINE-MEDICINES ABOUT CHEMICAL FORMULA, USES, MECHANISM, RECOMMENDED DOSAGE OF, ADVISE, AVAILABILITY, SIDE EFFECT, DRUG INTERACTION, MARKETED WITH OTHER DRUGS, EXAMPLES.

 

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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