Ancopan may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ancopan may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ancopan 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 harmful to the baby.
Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.
UNSAFE
Ancopan may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Ancopan should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ancopan may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ancopan should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ancopan may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ancopan 20mg Tablet
Introduction
Ancopan 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 to relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bl...
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Uses of Ancopan
Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Side effects of Ancopan
Common
Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Diarrhea
Dilatation of pupil
How to use Ancopan
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ancopan works
Ancopan is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
What if you forget to take Ancopan?
If you miss a dose of Ancopan, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
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 thy...
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...
Additive sedative effects with alcohol or other CNS depressants. Reduced effects with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, galantamine, rivasti...
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