di·cy·clo·mine hydrochloride (d -s kl -m n )n. An anticholinergic drug that is used as an antispasmodic in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. |
dicyclomine hydrochloride
[dīsī′kləmīn]
an anticholinergic/antispasmodic.
indications It is prescribed as an adjunct to ulcer therapy and as a treatment for functional/irritable bowel syndrome.
contraindications Narrow-angle glaucoma, asthma, myasthenia gravis, obstruction of the genitourinary or GI tract, ulcerative colitis, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. It should not be used in infants.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse reactions are blurred vision, central nervous system effects, tachycardia, dry mouth, decreased sweating, and hypersensitivity reactions.
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