Dicyclomine Hydrochloride
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride is an antispasmodic medication that helps relieve muscle spasms and pain in the gastrointestinal tract. It is primarily prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional bowel disorders to reduce abdominal cramping and discomfort.
An antispasmodic medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome by relaxing smooth muscles in the gut.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 152021
- Generic
- Dicyclomine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Bentyl
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional bowel disorders, and intestinal spasms associated with conditions like enteritis and colitis.
Acts as an anticholinergic and antispasmodic by blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle of the GI tract, causing relaxation and reduced intestinal motility.
May cause dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, and drowsiness. Contraindicated in glaucoma, urinary retention, and myasthenia gravis. Should be used cautiously in elderly patients and those with cardiac conditions.
Official drug label
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