MEPENZOLATE
(me PEN zoe late) Brand: Cantil
What is the most significant information I must know about mepenzolate?
• You must not take this medicine if you are allergic to mepenzolate, or if you have problems with urination, a blockage in your intestines, severe ulcerative colitis, glaucoma, or myasthenia gravis.
• Till taking mepenzolate speak your doctor if you have diarrhea, numbness or tingling in your hands or foots, liver or kidney malady, ulcerative colitis, heart malady, tall blood pressure, overactive thyroid, hiatal hernia, acid reflux malady, an enlarged prostate, asthma, or any allergies.
• Mepenzolate can reason side effects that may impair your vision, thinking, or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.
• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can magnify some of the side effects of mepenzolate.
• Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercice and in hot weather. Mepenzolate can decrease sweating, and you could develop heatstroke more easily.
• Stop using mepenzolate and call your doctor at once if you stop urinating, or if you have hallucinations, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior, or if you have quick, uneven, or pounding heartbeats.
What is mepenzolate?
• Mepenzolate reduces stomach acid and helps control muscle spasms in the intestines.
• Mepenzolate is used to treat peptic ulcers of the stomach. Mepenzolate does not help heal an ulcer.
• Mepenzolate may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking mepenzolate?
• You must not take this medicine if you are allergic to mepenzolate, or if you have:
· problems with urination;
· a blockage in your intestines, paralytic ileus, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon;
· glaucoma; or
· myasthenia gravis.
• If you have any of these another conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely take mepenzolate:
· diarrhea (especially if you have a colostomy or ileostomy);
· numbness or tingling in your hands or feet;
· liver or kidney disease;
· ulcerative colitis;
· overactive thyroid;
· congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm mess, or coronary artery disease;
· tall blood pressure (hypertension);
· hiatal hernia or acid reflux disease;
· an enlarged prostate; or
• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether mepenzolate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not take mepenzolate without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from mepenzolate.
How must I take mepenzolate?
• Take this medicine exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results from this medication.
• Mepenzolate is generally taken 4 times every day, with meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Take this medication with a full glass of water.
• Taking this medicine may slow down your digestion, causing a bloated feeling or another stomach discomfort. Conversation with your doctor if you have concerns about this effect.
• Store mepenzolate at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to take the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, headache, dry and hot skin, trouble swallowing, and muscle weakness or stiffness.
What must I avoid while taking mepenzolate?
• Mepenzolate can reason side effects that may impair your vision, thinking, or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.
• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can magnify some of the side effects of mepenzolate.
• Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercice and in hot weather. Mepenzolate can decrease sweating, and you could develop heatstroke more easily.
What are the possible side effects of mepenzolate?
• 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 mepenzolate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· urinating smaller than normal or not at all;
· confusion, hallucinations;
· unusual thoughts or behavior; or
· quick, pounding, or uneven heartbeats.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· drowsiness, dizziness, headache;
· blurred vision;
· memory problems;
· problems with balance or coordination;
· nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloating; or
· decreased sweating.
• 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 mepenzolate?
• The next drugs can interact with mepenzolate. Speak your doctor if you are using any of these:
· amantadine (Symmetrel);
· heart rhythm medicines such as quinidine (Quinaglute, Cardioquin, Quinidex);
· sedatives such as diazepam (Valium) or medicines to treat mental diseases such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) or thioridazine (Mellaril);
· antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or selegiline (Emsam);
· medication to treat Parkinson's malady, such as rasagiline (Azilect) or selegiline (Eldepryl); and
· cool or allergy medicines containing antihistamines such as Benadryl, Dimetapp, Actifed, Chlor-Trimeton, and others.
• This list is not complete and there may be another drugs that can interact with mepenzolate. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about mepenzolate.
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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