USES: Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach and intestinal tract disorders such as peptic ulcers, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, colitis, or pancreatitis. It is also be used to control bed-wetting and frequent urination, runny nose, symptoms of Parkinson's disease and poisonings due to certain plants and insecticides.
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Uses
Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach and intestinal tract disorders such as peptic ulcers, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, colitis, or pancreatitis. It is also be used to control bed-wetting and frequent urination, runny nose, symptoms of Parkinson's disease and poisonings due to certain plants and insecticides. Notes
- Management of digestive disorders may often include lifestyle changes such as increased exercise, change in diet, stop smoking and reduction of stress.
- Discuss the benefits of lifestyle changes with your health care provider.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
How
To Use - This medication may be taken orally, chewed or placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve.
- It may be taken with or without meals.
- Take is exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not increase the dose or take it more frequently without consulting your doctor.
- Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
Side
Effects - This medication may cause flushing of the face, problems sleeping, headache, blurred vision, drowsiness, increased sensitivity to light, constipation, dry mouth, reduced sweating or thirst.
- If any of these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop confusion, tremors, irregular pulse, rapid heartbeat or difficulty urinating.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of heart problems, glaucoma, prostate or urinary problems, contact lens wear; of stomach, abdominal or intestinal problems; and of any drug allergies.
- Because this medication may cause drowsiness, use caution when driving or performing tasks requiring alertness.
- This medication reduces sweating and may lead to heatstroke in hot weather.
- Use caution engaging in strenuous activity in hot weather.
- Contact lens wearers may need to use appropriate lubricating solutions if this medication causes drying of the eyes.
- Elderly patients should use this medication with caution because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Children should use this medication with caution because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Hyoscyamine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- This drug may be excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of antacids, digoxin, phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine, promethazine), antihistamines (found in many cough/cold medicines), ketoconazole, potassium supplements, medications for Parkinson's disease, certain heart medicines (e.g., disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine) and tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |