Dicyclomine (dicyclomine HCl)
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Overview
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is a synthetic tertiary amine antispasmodic.
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is used in the treatment of functional disturbances of GI motility such as irritable bowel syndrome. As with other antispasmodics, dicyclomine has limited efficacy in the treatment of these disorders and should be used only if other measures (e.g., diet, sedation, counseling, amelioration of environmental factors) have been of little or no benefit. Although dicyclomine has also been used in combination with phenobarbital in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, attempts to substantiate claims of efficacy for fixed combinations that include an antispasmodic and phenobarbital have generally failed and these combinations are generally considered as lacking substantial evidence of efficacy in the treatment of this condition.
Generic name: dicyclomine HCl
Pronunciation: (dye-SYE-kloe-meen)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Dicyclomine:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dosing
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Dicyclomine hydrochloride is usually administered orally. When oral therapy is not feasible, the drug may be administered by IM injection. IM injection of the drug may produce local irritation and/or transient sensation of lightheadedness. Oral therapy should replace IM therapy as soon as possible, and IM therapy should not be used for longer than 1 or 2 days. Dicyclomine should not be administered by IV or subcutaneous injection. The oral solutions should be diluted with an equal volume of water just prior to administration.
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