Buscon20mg/ml
Injection
The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Buscon may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Buscon may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Buscon is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not har... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Buscon may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Buscon should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buscon may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Buscon should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buscon may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Buscon is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It relieves cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter. It also be used t... View More
Uses of Buscon
- Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Side effects of Buscon
- Blurred vision
- Increased heart rate
- Dryness in mouth
- Diarrhea
- Dilatation of pupil
How to use Buscon
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Buscon works
Buscon is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasm... View More
What if you forget to take Buscon?
If you miss a dose of Buscon, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- Do not take hyoscine if you are allergic to hyoscine or any of the other ingredient of the tablet or solution.
- Do not drive or operate machinery immediately after taking hyoscine as it may cause drowsiness.
- Consult your doctor before taking hyoscine, if you have a history of heart problems like heart failure or fast heart rate; an overactive thyroid; fever,... View More
Indication
Gastrointestinal tract spasm, Abdominal pain, Genitourinary spasm
Adult Dose
Oral Gastrointestinal tract spasm; Genitourinary spasm Adult: 20 mg 4 times daily. Parenteral Gastrointestinal tract spasm; Genitourinary spasm A... View More
Child Dose
Oral Gastrointestinal tract spasm; Genitourinary spasm Child: 6-12 yr: 10 mg tid.
Contraindication
Narrow-angle glaucoma, acute haemorrhage, paralytic ileus, tachycardia due to cardiac insufficiency, myasthenia gravis.
Mode of Action
Hyoscine competitively blocks muscarinic receptors and has central and peripheral actions. It relaxes smooth muscle and reduces gastric and intestinal m... View More
Precaution
Hepatic/renal disease, pyloric stenosis, urinary retention, prostatic hyperplasia, psychosis, seizure disorders, ulcerative colitis, coronary artery dis... View More
Side Effect
Flushing, postural hypotension, tachycardia, fibrillation. Rarely psychotic reactions. Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, memory loss. Dry skin, ... View More
Interaction
Additive sedative effects with alcohol or other CNS depressants. Reduced effects with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, galantamine, rivastigm... View More
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