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Anti-spasmodic drugs relieve cramps
or spasms of the stomach, intestines,
and bladder.
The antispasmodics drug, dicyclomine
(Bentyl), is prescribed to treat a
condition called irritable bowel syndrome.
In some people, the main symptom is
abdominal pain. In others, it is diarrhea
or alternating bouts of diarrhea and
constipation.
What precautions do I need to take
for Anti-spasmodic drugs?
Dicyclomine makes some people sweat
less, which allows the body to overheat
and may lead to heat prostration (fever
and heat stroke). Anyone taking this
drug should avoid extreme heat. If
that is not possible, check with the
physician who prescribed the drug.
If heat prostration occurs, stop taking
the medicine and call a physician
immediately.
Dicyclomine should not be given to
infants or children unless the physician
decides the use of this drug is necessary.
Diclyclomine should not be used by
women who are breast feeding. Women
who are pregnant or planning to become
pregnant should check with their physicians
before using this drug.
Anyone with the following medical
conditions should not take dicyclomine
unless directed to do so by a physician:
- Previous sensitivity or allergic
reaction to dicyclomine
- Glaucoma
- Myasthenia gravis
- Blockage of the urinary tract, stomach,
or intestines
- Severe ulcerative colitis
What are the likely side effects of
Anti-spasmodic drugs?
The most common side effects are
dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness,
nausea, nervousness, blurred vision,
dry mouth, and weakness. Other side
effects may occur. Anyone who has
unusual symptoms after taking dicyclomine
should get in touch with his or her
physician.
What are the likely drug interactions
of Anti-spasmodic drugs?
Dicyclomine may interact with other
medicines. When this happens, the
effects of one or both of the drugs
may change or the risk of side effects
may be greater. Among the drugs that
may interact with dicyclomine are:
- Antacids such as Maalox
- Antihistamines such as clemastine
fumarate (Tavist)
- Bronchodilators (airway opening
drugs) such as albuterol (Proventil,
Ventolin)
- Corticosteroids such as prednisone
(Deltasone)
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO
inhibitors) such as phenelzine (Nardil)
and tranylcypromine (Parnate)
- Tranquilizers such as diazepam (Valium)
and alprazolam (Xanax).
The list above does not include every
drug that may interact with dicyclomine.
Be sure to check with a physician
or pharmacist before combining dicyclomine
with any other prescription or nonprescription
(over-the-counter) medicine.
What are the medications that come
under antispasmodics categories ?
Based on your health condition your
doctor may prescribe any of the following
antispasmodics drugs
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