Glycopyrrolate
Robinul is a brand-name anticholinergic medication containing glycopyrrolate that reduces bodily secretions and treats peptic ulcers. It is primarily used during surgical procedures and as part of combination therapy for certain gastrointestinal conditions. The medication works by blocking acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that stimulates secretions in various glands.
Robinul is an anticholinergic drug used to reduce secretions and treat ulcers by blocking acetylcholine activity.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 152322
- Generic
- Robinul
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to reduce salivary, tracheobronchial, and pharyngeal secretions during surgery, and in combination with other medications to treat peptic ulcers. May also be prescribed off-label for excessive drooling (sialorrhea).
As an anticholinergic agent, it blocks the action of acetylcholine on muscarinic receptors, reducing secretions from salivary, gastric, and respiratory glands, and decreasing gastrointestinal motility.
May cause dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, or urinary retention. Should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, or gastrointestinal obstruction. Inform your doctor about all medications being taken, as drug interactions can occur. Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly needed.
Official drug label
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