Dihexyverine Hydrochloride
Dihexyverine Hydrochloride is an anticholinergic antispasmodic medication used to relieve smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts. It is typically prescribed for conditions involving painful cramping, such as irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal colic, and urinary tract spasms. This medication works by blocking acetylcholine receptors and directly relaxing smooth muscle tissue.
An anticholinergic antispasmodic used to treat smooth muscle spasms in the GI and urinary tracts.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 236210
- Generic
- Dihexyverine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of smooth muscle spasms including irritable bowel syndrome, functional gastrointestinal disorders, intestinal colic, biliary colic, and urinary tract spasms associated with conditions like cystitis or urolithiasis.
Acts as a muscarinic receptor antagonist (anticholinergic) and exhibits direct smooth muscle relaxant properties, reducing acetylcholine-mediated contractions in the GI and urinary tracts to relieve spasm and associated pain.
Common anticholinergic side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention. Use with caution in patients with glaucoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Avoid in myasthenia gravis. May interact with other anticholinergic medications. Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding not well established.
Official drug label
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