DICYCLOMINE |
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DICYCLOMINE
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Antispas Dyspas
A-Spas Formulex
Baycyclomine Lomine
Bentyl Menospasm
Bentylol Neoquess
Byclomine Nospaz
Cyclobec Or-Tyl
Cyclocen Protylol
Dibent Spasmoban
Dicen Spasmoject
Di-Cyclonex Triactin
Dilomine Viscerol
Di-Spaz
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed?
Low strength: No
High strength: Yes
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Antispasmodic, anticholinergic
USES
Reduces spasms of digestive system, bladder and urethra.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet, syrup or capsule -- Swallow with liquid or food to lessen
stomach irritation.
When to take:
30 minutes before meals (unless directed otherwise by doctor).
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2
hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
Blocks nerve impulses at parasympathetic nerve endings,
preventing muscle contractions and gland secretions of organs
involved.
Time lapse before drug works:
15 to 30 minutes.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Dilated pupils, blurred vision, rapid pulse and breathing,
dizziness, fever, hallucinations, confusion, slurred speech,
agitation, flushed face, convulsions, coma.
WHAT TO DO:
Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
See EMERGENCY INFORMATION.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency
itching, faintness treatment immediately.
soon after a dose
(anaphylaxis).
Common:
Confusion, delirium, Discontinue. Call
rapid heartbeat. doctor right away.
Nausea, vomiting, Continue. Call doctor
decreased sweating. when convenient.
Constipation, loss Continue. Tell doctor
of taste. at next visit.
Dry ears, nose, No action necessary.
throat.
Infrequent:
Headache, difficult Continue. Call doctor
urination. when convenient.
Rare:
Rash or hives, pain, Discontinue. Call
blurred vision. doctor right away.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to any anticholinergic.
You have trouble with stomach bloating.
You have difficulty emptying your bladder completely.
You have narrow-angle glaucoma.
You have severe ulcerative colitis.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have open-angle glaucoma.
If you have angina, chronic bronchitis or asthma.
If you have hiatal hernia, liver disease, enlarged prostate,
myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer.
If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental
surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia.
Pregnancy:
Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Animal studies
show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether drug
benefits justify risk to unborn child.
Infants & children:
Use only under medical supervision.
Prolonged use:
Chronic constipation, possible fecal impaction. Consult doctor
immediately.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
Use disqualifies you for piloting aircraft. Otherwise, no
problems expected.
Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's
instructions.
Others:
No age-related problems expected.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Amantadine |
Increased dicyclomine effect. |
| Antacids |
Decreased dicyclomine absorption |
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effect. |
| Anticholinergics |
Increased |
| (other, see Drugs |
dicyclomine effect. |
| Glossary) |
| Antidepressants, |
Increased dicyclomine |
| tricyclic (TCA, |
effect. Increased |
| see Drugs Glossary) |
sedation. |
| Antihistamines |
Increased |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
dicyclomine effect. |
| Buclizine |
Increased dicyclomine effect. |
| Cortisone drugs |
Increased internal-eye pressure. |
| Digitalis |
Possible decreased absorption of |
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digitalis. |
| Haloperidol |
Increased internal-eye pressure. |
| MAO inhibitors |
Increased dicyclomine |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
effect. |
| Meperidine |
Increased dicyclomine effect. |
| Methylphenidate |
Increased dicyclomine effect. |
| Nitrates |
Increased internal-eye pressure. |
| Orphenadrine |
Increased dicyclomine effect. |
| Phenothiazines |
Increased dicyclomine effect. |
| Pilocarpine |
Loss of pilocarpine effect in |
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glaucoma treatment. |
| Potassium supplements |
Possible intestinal ulcers with |
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oral potassium tablets. |
| Quinidine |
Increased dicyclomine effect. |
| Vitamin C |
Decreased dicyclomine effect. Avoid |
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large doses of vitamin C. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
Drowsiness and dry mouth. |
| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
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