Hyoscine (Hyoscine Butylbromide)

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Brand Name: Hyoscine

Generic Name: Hyoscine Butylbromide

Manufacturer/Agent: Dawa Pharmaceuticals

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 20mg/ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 13.00

Retail Price: @ KES 17.33

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Class: Antimuscarinic Drugs (Gastrointestinal drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

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Synonym: Butylscopolamine Butylbromide

Molecular Formulae: C21H30BrNO4 = 440.4

Precautions: Prostatic enlargement. angle-closure glaucoma. myasthenia gravis.

Indications/Uses: Visceral spasm, adjunct in peptic ulcer disease 10-20mg tds. premedication. motion sickness. dysmennorhea. post-operative vomiting.

Interactions: Tricyclic antidepressants, quinidine and amantadine may potentiate anticholinergic effect.

Side Effects: Dry mouth. blurred vision. constipation.

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