Butylscopolamine
Butylscopolamine is an anticholinergic antispasmodic that relaxes smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts by blocking muscarinic receptors.
An anticholinergic antispasmodic that relieves smooth muscle spasms in the GI and urinary tracts.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A03BB01
- RxNorm
- 1085787
- Generic
- Butylscopolamine
- Class
- atc-a03
- Brands
- Buscopan
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet, solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Relief of abdominal cramps and intestinal cramping associated with irritable bowel syndrome and functional bowel disorders, renal colic, biliary colic, and uterine cramping. Also used as an adjunct during endoscopic procedures.
Blocks muscarinic (M3) receptors in the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts, inhibiting acetylcholine-mediated muscle contractions and causing smooth muscle relaxation to relieve spasms.
Contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, or mechanical obstruction of the GI tract. Should be used with caution in patients with cardiac conditions, hyperthyroidism, or prostatic enlargement. Common side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, and dizziness. Available in oral and injectable forms.
Official drug label
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