Hyoscyamine
Information about Hyoscyamine
Hyoscyamine uses
Hyoscyamine is used for pain relief.
How hyoscyamine works
Hyoscyamine is an anti-muscarinic. It works by decreasing the stomach secretions such as mucus and acids to relax the gut muscles. By doing this, it relieves abdominal cramps and pain.
Common side effects of hyoscyamine
Constipation, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Headache, Blurred vision, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Confusion, Dilatation of pupil, Difficulty in swallowing, Slow heart rate, Vomiting, Nausea, Blisters on fingers/feet, Dry skin, Rash, Psychotic disorder, Delirium (acute confusional state), Hallucination, Loss of consciousness, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Photophobia, Glaucoma, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Injection site pain, Feeling thirsty, Skin reaction, Increased sweating, Urinary retention
Available Medicine for Hyoscyamine
Expert advice for Hyoscyamine
- Hyoscyamine is used to treat stomach and intestinal disorders, like peptic ulcer disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Hyoscyamine is used to treat many different stomachs and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Before taking Hyoscyamine, inform your doctor if you have urination problems, an enlarged prostate, a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus), GERD, or severe ulcerative colitis.
- Avoid taking antacids at the same time you take Hyoscyamine. Antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb Hyoscyamine. If you use an antacid, take it after 2 hours of taking Hyoscyamine.
- Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Hyoscyamine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heatstroke.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
- It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Frequently asked questions for Hyoscyamine
Hyoscyamine
Q. Is Hyoscyamine over the counter?
No. Hyoscyamine is not an over the counter (OTC) drug. It can be obtained only on producing a valid prescription
Q. Is Hyoscyamine a steroid/ narcotic/ sulfa drug?
No. It does not have a chemical structure or effects similar to steroids or sulfa drugs
Q. Is Hyoscyamine a muscle relaxer?
Hyoscyamine blocks the action of a chemical called acetylcholine, and relaxes muscles of stomach and intestine and provides relief from abdominal cramps