Basic Information
- Habit forming? No
- Prescription needed? Low strength: No High strength: Yes
- Available as generic? Yes
- Drug class: Antispasmodic, anticholinergic
Uses
- Reduces spasms of digestive system, bladder and urethra.
- Treatment of bronchial spasms.
Dosage & Usage Information
How to take:
Tablet--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation.
Aerosol--Dilute in saline and inhale as nebulizer.
When to take:
30 minutes before meals (unless directed otherwise by doctor).
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than
2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
Blocks nerve impulses at parasympathetic nerve endings, preventing
muscle contractions and gland secretions of organs involved.
Time lapse before drug works:
15 to 30 minutes.
Don't take with:
Antacids* or antidiarrheals*.
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdose
SYMPTOMS:
Dilated pupils, rapid pulse and breathing, dizziness, fever,
hallucinations, confusion, slurred speech, agitation, flushed
face, convulsions, coma.
WHAT TO DO:
- Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance
or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
- See EMERGENCY Information.
Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects
Life-threatening:
In case of overdose, see Overdose section.
Common:
- Confusion, delirium, rapid heartbeat.
- Nausea, vomiting, decreased sweating.
- Constipation.
- Dryness in ears, nose, throat, mouth.
Infrequent:
- Headache, difficult or painful urination, nasal congestion,
altered taste.
- Lightheadedness.
Rare:
Rash or hives, eye pain, blurred vision, fever.
Warnings & Precautions
Don't take if:
- You are allergic to any anticholinergic.
- You have trouble with stomach bloating.
- You have difficulty emptying your bladder completely.
- You have narrow-angle glaucoma.
- You have severe ulcerative colitis.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
- If you have open-angle glaucoma.
- If you have angina.
- If you have chronic bronchitis or asthma.
- If you have liver, kidney or thyroid disease.
- If you have hiatal hernia.
- If you have enlarged prostate.
- If you have myasthenia gravis.
- If you have peptic ulcer.
- If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental
surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia.
Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and
severe than in younger persons.
Pregnancy:
Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Animal studies
show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether
drug benefits justify risk to unborn child.
Breast-feeding:
Drug passes into milk and decreases milk flow. Avoid drug
or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult
doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply.
Infants & children:
Use only under medical supervision.
Prolonged use:
Chronic constipation, possible fecal impaction. Consult doctor
immediately.
Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Use disqualifies you for piloting aircraft. Otherwise, no
problems expected.
Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions.
Others:
Advise any doctor or dentist whom you consult that you take
this medicine.
Possible Interaction with Other Drugs
