Dicyclomine oral tablets are a prescription drug. This form of the drug is also available as a generic. Generic drugs might not always be in the same form or strength as brand-name products.
You can also buy Dicyclomine as a capsule or solution to take by mouth. Only a doctor can give the injection.
Dicyclomine Uses:
It is used to treat symptoms such as cramps or spasms caused by bowel disorders. You can use it as part of a combination treatment. You may have to take it along with other medications.
How does Dicyclomine work?
The drug works by relaxing certain muscles in your stomach, intestines and intestines. These muscles are relaxed to alleviate spasms caused by functional bowel disorders.
Side effects of Dicyclomine:
Drowsiness may be caused by Dicyclomine oral tablets. You should not drive or operate machinery that requires mental alertness until you are aware of how the drug affects your brain.
Common side effects of Dicyclomine:
Side effects of dicyclomine that are more common include:
- Dry mouth
- dizziness
- Blurred vision
- nausea
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Nervousness
These effects may disappear in a few days, or even weeks, if they are mild.
Serious side effects of dicyclomine:
If you experience serious side effects, call your doctor immediately. Side effects can have serious consequences and symptoms.
- Rapid or abnormal heartbeat
- Eye problems. These symptoms can include:
- Blurred vision
- It is difficult to move your eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Allergy reactions. These symptoms can include:
- Swelling of your tongue, cheeks, throat, arms, and legs
- Trouble breathing or swallowing
- Skin rash, welts, or hives
- Temporary episodes of memory loss
- Irritation
- Confusion
- Illusions
- Disorientation
- Hallucinations
- Sudden, unusual mood and behavior changes
- Breastfeeding mothers experience a decrease in breast milk production
Problems with the skin.
These symptoms can include:
- redness
- Rash
- Inflammation of the skin
Drug Interactions with Dicyclomine:
Dicyclomine oral tablets can interact with vitamins and other medications. Interactions are when a substance alters the way a drug functions. This could be dangerous or stop the drug from working properly.
Dicyclomine should not be taken with any of the following drugs:
- Glaucoma drugs include travoprost and latanoprost as well as acetazolamide and timolol.
- These drugs may be blocked by dicyclomine if taken with it. If you are taking these drugs, dicyclomine should not be taken.
Some drugs may increase the side effects of dicyclomine or vice versa:
Side effects of dicyclomine may include dry mouth, blurred vision, increased drowsiness, and dry lips. These drugs include:
- Benzodiazepines (clonazepam and diazepam),
- amantadine
- quinidine
- Antipsychotic agents (chlorpromazine and fluphenazine), perphenazine, and perphenazine
- Antidepressants, monoamine-oxidase inhibitors, (MAOIs), and tricyclic antidepressants like selegiline.
- Meperidine and other narcotic pain medication are available.
- Nitrates, nitrites
- Antihistamines like cetirizine and levocetirizine as well as loratadine and fexofenadine are available.
- Digoxin may cause more side effects, such as confusion, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, and blurry vision.
- Drugs can be made less effective by interactions
- Avoid taking dicyclomine with over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs. This could reduce the amount of dicyclomine absorbed by your body. This could reduce the effectiveness of dicyclomine.
- Dicyclomine may reduce or cancel the effects of metoclopramide. This medication is used to increase the movement of food through the digestive tract (stomach or intestines).
Dicyclomine Warnings:
Warnings are included with Dicyclomine oral tablets.
Allergy warning
A severe allergic reaction can be caused by dicyclomine. These symptoms can include:
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling of the tongue or throat
If you have ever experienced an allergic reaction, don’t take the drug again. It could cause death or make it more dangerous.
dicyclomine and Alcohol interactions
- Drinks containing alcohol may increase your chance of becoming more sleepy when you take dicyclomine. Talk to your doctor if you consume alcohol.
People with certain conditions should be aware. These include:
Heart diseases:
- People with heart disease may experience a rapid or abnormal heartbeat. This side effect can be more dangerous if you have a fast or abnormal heart rate, congestive or heart failure history, uncontrolled blood pressure, or a history of heart attacks or heart attack.
Myasthenia Gravis:
- Myasthenia gravis is a condition that causes muscle weakness. Your condition can worsen if you take dicyclomine. Paralysis can occur in patients with this condition if they take too much of the drug. If you have myasthenia Gravis, this drug should not be used.
Intestinal obstruction:
- People with intestinal obstruction may experience dicyclomine side effects. This medication can lead to or worsen obstruction or blockage of the digestive tract. This side effect is more likely if you have had part of your bowel removed (ileostomy, colostomy).
- Dicyclomine is a medication that can slow down the movement of your digestive system for people suffering from ulcerative colitis.
- This drug can slow down the movement of your digestive system if you have ulcerative colitis. Toxic megacolon can cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, fast heartbeat, fever, severe diarrhea, and severe diarrhea.
- This drug should not be used if you have severe ulcerative colitis.
Urinary Retention:
- This drug may cause urinary retention in men who have an expanded prostate. This could make it more difficult to urinate. This side effect can be more severe if your prostate is larger.
Liver disease:
- People with liver disease: Your body may not be capable of metabolizing this drug properly if you have liver disease.
- Normal doses of this medication can cause the drug to build up in your body, increasing your chance of side effects. If you have liver disease, consult your doctor before taking this drug.
Kidney disease:
- People with kidney disease may not be capable of eliminating this drug as efficiently as they should if they did not have kidney disease.
- Normal doses of this medication can cause the drug to build up and increase your chance of side effects. If you have kidney disease, consult your doctor before taking this drug.
Glaucoma patients:
- This medication can raise the pressure in your eyes. This pressure increase can be dangerous to your eyes if you have glaucoma. If you are suffering from glaucoma, or taking medication to treat it, this drug should not be used.
People with food poisoning:
- Taking dicyclomine can cause severe damage to your lower digestive tract if you have Salmonella bacteria-caused food poisoning.
Other groups should be notified:
- Dicyclomine is a pregnancy drug of category B for pregnant women. This means that there are two things.
- The drug is not known to cause birth defects in fetuses if it’s given by a mother. This has been confirmed by animal research.
- If you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, talk to your doctor. Studies done on animals don’t always show how humans will respond. If you become pregnant while using this drug, call your doctor immediately.
Dicyclomine Use during breastfeeding:
- Breastfeeding women should not use dicyclomine. Breastfeeding mothers should be aware that dicyclomine can pass into breastmilk and cause side effects.
- Your body may also produce less breast milk if you take this drug. If you are breastfeeding your child, talk to your doctor. It may be necessary to make a decision about whether you want to stop breastfeeding or if you should stop taking the medication.
Dicyclomine use in old age:
- Older adults may have less functioning kidneys. Your body may be unable to process drugs as quickly as it used to. This increases your chance of side effects.
Use in Children:
- This drug is not currently being studied in children. It should not be used by anyone younger than 18 years.
Dicyclomine Important considerations
These are the things to consider if you receive dicyclomine orally from your doctor.
General
- This drug is not available in every pharmacy. Make sure you call before filling your prescription.
- Dicyclomine can be taken with or without food. This medicine can be taken with or without food to avoid stomach upset.
Storage
- Capsules and tablets of Dicyclomine:
- Keep at room temperature between 60°F and 85°F (between 15°C and 30°C).
- It should be kept out of the light.
- Keep away from freezing
- This medication should not be kept in damp or moist areas such as bathrooms.
- Oral solution of Dicyclomine:
- Keep it between 68°F and 77°F (20degC or 25degC).