Propantheline is used with other medications to treat peptic ulcers. It works by decreasing the release of acid in the stomach.This drug may also be used with other medications to treat extra stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) or certain bowel disorders (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome). For bowel disorders, the medication works by decreasing the movement of the stomach/intestines.
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Uses
Propantheline is used with other medications to treat peptic ulcers. It works by decreasing the release of acid in the stomach.This drug may also be used with other medications to treat extra stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) or certain bowel disorders (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome). For bowel disorders, the medication works by decreasing the movement of the stomach/intestines. Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose may include: mental/mood changes, fainting, muscle weakness, fast/irregular heartbeat, hot/dry skin, trouble breathing.
How
To Use - Take this medication by mouth, usually 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime or as directed by your doctor.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.
- To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Side
Effects - Dry mouth, decreased sweating, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, widened pupils, nausea/vomiting, or constipation may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
- Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, eye pain/pressure, fast/pounding heartbeat, difficulty urinating.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
- However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking propantheline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, movement/blockage disorders of the stomach/bowels (e.g., paralytic ileus, pyloroduodenal stenosis, achalasia, intestinal atony), difficulty urinating (e.g., prostatic hypertrophy), severe ulcerative colitis.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart/blood vessel disease (e.g., congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, tachycardia), esophagus problems (e.g., GERD), nerve disorders (e.g., autonomic neuropathy), diarrhea, breathing problems (e.g., asthma), mild/moderate ulcerative colitis.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision.
- Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any activity that requires alertness.
- Limit alcoholic beverages.This medication can decrease sweating.
- To prevent heatstroke, avoid becoming overheated in hot weather, in saunas, and during exercise/other strenuous activities.Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the side effects.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them.
- Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.This drug should not be used with the following medication because a very serious interaction may occur: pramlintide.If you are currently using the medication listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting propantheline.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine, meclizine), antispasmodics (e.g., dicyclomine), belladonna alkaloids (e.g., scopolamine, atropine), certain antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., quinidine, procainamide), certain drugs for Parkinson's disease (e.g., amantadine, levodopa, benztropine, trihexyphenidyl), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), digoxin (slow-dissolving type), drugs that affect stomach movement (e.g., metoclopramide), drugs which depend on stomach acidity (e.g., ketoconazole), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), phenothiazines (e.g., promethazine, chlorpromazine), potassium supplements, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline).Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep or anxiety (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine, codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine, risperidone, trazodone).Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
- Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.
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