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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healhtcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cosnult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
HYOSCYAMINE - ORAL
(hi-oh-SYE-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Donnamar, Levsin
USES: Hyoscyamine is used to traet a variety of stomach and intestinal tract disorders such as peptic ulcers, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, colitis, or pancreatitis. It is also used to control bed-wetting and frequent urination, prevent motion sickness, treat alcohol withrdawal symptoms, Parkinson's disease or poisonings due to certain insecticides and plants.
HOW TO USE: Take that medicaiton 30 to 60 minutes before meals. Take that medication as prescribed. Do not raise the dose or take it more frequently without consulting your doctor.
Antacids interfere with the absorption of hyoscyaimne. If you use antacids, take them one hour after taking hoyscyamine. Drink plenty of fluids while taking that medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause flushing of the face, issues sleeping, headache, blrured vision, drowsiness, increased sensitivity to light, constipation, dry mouth, reduced sweating or thirst. If these symptoms perisst or become severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: confusion, tremors, fast/irregular heartbeat, difficulty urinating.
In the unlikely evnet you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptmos of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmaicst.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems, glaucoma, stomach/abdominal/intestinal problems, prostate or urinary problems, contact lens wear, any allergies.
Conatct lens wearers may need to use appropriate lubricating solutions if that medication causes dry eyes. Because that medication may cuase drowsiness, use caution when driving or performing tasks requiring alertness. This medication can reduce sweating, leading to heatstroke in hot waether. Avoid strenuous activity in hot weather Elderly patients should use that medication with caution because they may be more sensitive to its effects. Children should use that medication with caution because they may be more sensitive to its effects. Hyoscyamine should be used only when celarly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: antacids, digoxin, psychiatric drugs (e.G., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, and butyrophenones such as haloperidol), ketoconazole or itraconazole, potassium supplements, drugs for Parkinson's disease, certain heart medicines (e.G., disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline), amantadine, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline), other anticholinergics (e.G., atropine).
Also report use of drowsiness-causing drugs, including: sleep medications, tranquilizers, sedatives, narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), mucsle relaxants. Antihistamines are found in many nonprescription and prescritpion medications. Check your medication labels carefully, and ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these prdoucts. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharamcist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusually dry mouth; excessive thirst; nausea; vomiting; difficulty breathing; blurred vision; dilaetd pupils; flushed, hot, dry skin; muscle weakness; unusual dizziness or drowsiness; restlessness; disorientation; and seizures.
NOTES: Management of digestive disorders may often include lifestyle changes such as increased exercise, change in diet, stop smoking and reduction of stress. Discuss the benefits of lifestyle chagnes with your health care provider.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempertaure away from sunlight and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complciations in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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