Acute spasms eg, renal or biliary colic. Differential diagnosis of obstruction & reduces spasm & pain on pyelography & for other diagnostic procedures where spasm is a problem eg, gastroduodenal endoscopy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM/IV 1 amp, repeat after ½ hr if needed. May be repeated more frequently if used for endoscopy.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Porphyria. Not to be given in patients w/ glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy w/ urinary retention, mechanical stenosis of GIT, tachycardia, megacolon.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ heart disorders, ulcerative colitis, paralytic ileus & pyloric stenosis. Avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages. May affect the ability to drive motor vehicles or operate machinery. Pregnancy (especially 1st trimester) & lactation. Elderly.
A03BB01 - butylscopolamine ; Belongs to the class of belladonna alkaloids, semisynthetic, quaternary ammonium compounds. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
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