Generic
Oxyphenonium Bromide
Pharmacology
Oxyphenonium is an anticholinergic drug, a medication that reduces the effect of acetylcholine, a chemical released from nerves that stimulates muscles, by blocking the receptors for acetylcholine on smooth muscle (a type of muscle). It also has a direct relaxing effect on smooth muscle. Oxyphenonium is used to treat or prevent spasm in the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract in the irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, Oxyphenonium inhibits gastrointestinal propulsive motility and decreases gastric acid secretion and controls excessive pharyngeal, tracheal and bronchial secretions.
Dosage Administration
Average adult dosage is 10 mg (2 tablets) 4 times daily for several days. Dosage may be reduced depending on patient's response or as directed by the physician.
Contraindications
Common side effects are dryness of mouth, headache, palpitations, etc.
Side Effects
Common side effects are dryness of mouth, headache, palpitations, etc.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Children; elderly; benign prostatic hyperplasia; acute MI, cardiac failure, hypertension, thyrotoxicosis; pregnancy and lactation; fever; angle-closure glaucoma.
Therapeutic
Anticholinergics (antimuscarinics)/ Anti-spasmodics
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30�C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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