Anticholinergics and antispasmodics
Class Name: anticholinergics and antispasmodics (Oral route, Parenteral route, Rectal route, Transdermal route)
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Akineton
- Artane
- Bentyl
- Cantil
- Cogentin
- Colidrops Pediatric
- Cystospaz
- Dartisla ODT
- Detrol
- Ditropan
- Ed-Spaz
- Enablex
- HyoMax
- HyoMax-DT
- HyoMax-FT
- HyoMax-SR
- Hyosyne
- IB-Stat
- Levsinex
- Neosol
- Norflex
- Nulev
- Oscimin
- Oscimin-SR
- Oxytrol
- Pamine
- Pro-Banthine
- Pro-Hyo
- Robinul
- Sanctura
- Scopodex
- Spacol T/S
- Spasdel
- Symax
- Symax Duotab
- Symmetrel
- Toviaz
- Transderm Scop
- Urispas
- Vesicare
In Canada
- Buscopan
- Levsin
- Pms-Trihexyphenidyl
- Transderm-V
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Tablet
- Solution
- Syrup
- Capsule
- Capsule, Extended Release
- Elixir
- Tablet, Disintegrating
- Suspension
- Patch, Extended Release
- Gel/Jelly
- Tablet, Chewable
- Liquid
Uses for this Medicine
The anticholinergics and antispasmodics are a group of medicines that include the natural belladonna alkaloids (atropine, belladonna, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine) and related products.
The anticholinergics and antispasmodics are used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach, intestines, and bladder. Some are used together with antacids or other medicines in the treatment of peptic ulcers. Others are used to prevent nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.
Anticholinergics and antispasmodics are also used in certain surgical and emergency procedures. In surgery, some are given by injection before anesthesia to help relax you and to decrease secretions, such as saliva. During anesthesia and surgery, atropine, glycopyrrolate, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine are used to help keep the heartbeat normal. Scopolamine is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after anesthesia and surgery. Atropine is also given by injection to help relax the stomach and intestines for certain types of procedures.
Anticholinergics are used to treat poisoning caused by medicines such as neostigmine and physostigmine, certain types of mushrooms, and “nerve” gases or organic phosphorous pesticides (eg, demeton [Systox®], diazinon, malathion, parathion, and ronnel [Trolene®]). Anticholinergics can be used for painful menstruation, runny nose, and to prevent urination during sleep.
The anticholinergics and antispasmodics are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using this Medicine
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability, and unusual warmth, dryness, and flushing of the skin are more likely to occur in children. Children are usually more sensitive to the effects of anticholinergics. Also, when anticholinergics are given to children during hot weathe...
