HYOSCYAMINE

(hye oh SYE a meen) Brand: Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Ed Spaz, HyoMax, HyoMax DT, HyoMax FT, HyoMax SL, HyoMax SR, Hyospaz, Hyosyne, IB-Stat, Levbid, Levsin, Levsin SL, Levsinex SR, NuLev, Nulev, Symax Duotab, Symax FasTab, Symax SL, Symax SR

What is the most significant information I must know about hyoscyamine?

• Do not take hyoscyamine if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney malady, a bladder or intestinal obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon, glaucoma, or myasthenia gravis.

• Till taking hyoscyamine, speak your doctor if you have heart malady, congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm mess, tall blood pressure, overactive thyroid, or hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

• Avoid taking antacids at the same time you take hyoscyamine. Antacids can create it harder for your body to absorb hyoscyamine. If you use an antacid, take it after you have taken hyoscyamine and eaten a meal.

• Hyoscyamine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

• Drinking alcohol can magnify drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking hyoscyamine.

• Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercice and in hot weather. Hyoscyamine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

What is hyoscyamine?

• Hyoscyamine produces much effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.

• Hyoscyamine also reduces the fluid secretions of much organs and glands in the body, such as the stomach, pancreas, lungs, saliva glands, sweat glands, and nasal passages.

• Hyoscyamine is used to treat much various stomach and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to control muscle spasms in the bladder, kidneys, or digestive tract, and to reduce stomach acid. Hyoscyamine is sometimes used to reduce tremors and rigid muscles in people with symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

• Hyoscyamine is also used as a drying agent to control overweening salivation, runny nose, or overweening sweating.

• Hyoscyamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking hyoscyamine?

• Do not take hyoscyamine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

· kidney disease;

· an enlarged prostate or problems with urination;

· intestinal blockage;

· severe ulcerative colitis, or toxic megacolon;

· glaucoma; or

· myasthenia gravis.

• To create certain you can safely take hyoscyamine, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· heart malady, congestive heart failure;

· a heart rhythm disorder;

· tall blood pressure;

· overactive thyroid; or

· hiatal hernia with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether hyoscyamine will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

• Hyoscyamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take hyoscyamine?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Your medicine may come with patient instructions for safety and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Hyoscyamine is generally taken till a meal. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• Do not crush, chew, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. It is specially made to release medication slowly in the body. Breaking or crushing the pill would reason too many of the drug to be released at one time. Your doctor may want you to interrupt an extended-release tablet and take only half of it. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• Measure the oral liquid form of hyoscyamine with a particular dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• The sublingual tablet form of this medicine should be placed under the tongue, where it will dissolve. Do not swallow the sublingual tablet intact or wash it down with water. You may drink water after the pill has completely dissolved in your mouth.

• Till using hyoscyamine oral spray for the first time, you should prime the spray exhaust. To do this, spray 3 test sprays into the air and away from your person. Prime the spray exhaust at least 1 test spray any time you have not used the oral spray for longer than 2 days. Spray before a beautiful mist appears.

• After using the oral spray, try not to swallow right away. Do not rinse your mouth or spit for 5 to 10 minutes after using the oral spray.

• Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

• Do not use hyoscyamine oral spray for more than 30 sprays, even if there is medication still left in the bottle.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose symptoms may include headache, dizziness, dry mouth, trouble swallowing, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, hot dry skin, and feeling restless or nervous.

What must I avoid while taking hyoscyamine?

• Hyoscyamine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

• Drinking alcohol can magnify drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking hyoscyamine.

• Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercice and in hot weather. Hyoscyamine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

What are the possible side effects of hyoscyamine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using hyoscyamine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

· diarrhea;

· confusion, hallucinations;

· unusual thoughts or behavior;

· quick, pounding, or uneven heart rate;

· rash or flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); or

· eye pain.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· dizziness, drowsiness, feeling nervous;

· blurred vision, headache;

· sleep problems (insomnia);

· nausea, vomiting, bloating, heartburn, or constipation;

· changes in taste;

· problems with urination;

· decreased sweating;

· dry mouth; or

· impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect hyoscyamine?

• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:

· amantadine (Symmetrel);

· haloperidol (Haldol);

· an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);

· phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Permitil, Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine, Compro), promethazine (Pentazine, Phenergan, Anergan, Antinaus), thioridazine (Mellaril), or trifluoperazine (Stelazine); or

· an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Vanatrip), doxepin (Sinequan), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others.

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with hyoscyamine. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about hyoscyamine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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