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Butylscopolamine tablet What kind of medication is this? Butylscopolamine, also known as scopolamine butylbromide, butylhyoscine, and hyoscine butylbromide, is an anticholinergic medication. Other names for the active ingredient include these. Butylscopolamine has a number of impacts on the body, including a reduction in the amount of fluid that is secreted, a slowing of the stomach and intestines, and an increase in the size of the pupils. The symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness as well as recovery from anesthesia and surgery can be alleviated with the use of butylscopolamine. In addition to its usage in the treatment of parkinsonism, spastic muscular states, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulitis, butylscopolamine has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of additional illnesses. In addition to the applications discussed in this medication guide, butylscopolamine may also be used for a variety of other purposes. Before I start using this medication, what information is important for my physician to have? If you have kidney illness, liver disease, an enlarged prostate, difficulties urinating, a stomach blockage, heart disease, bladder issues, or glaucoma, you should not take butylscopolamine without first consulting your doctor. If you have any of the problems described above, it is possible that you will not be able to take butylscopolamine, or that you may need a change to your dosage or further monitoring while you are being treated with it. Butylscopolamine is classified as a category C pregnancy risk by the FDA. This indicates that there is insufficient evidence to determine whether or not butylscopolamine is harmful to an unborn child. If you are pregnant, you should not use butylscopolamine until you have discussed it with your obstetrician. There is no evidence to suggest that butylscopolamine makes its way into breast milk. If you are a nursing mother, you should not take butylscopolamine until you have discussed the matter with your pediatrician. It is not suggested that butylscopolamine be used by anybody under the age of 18. Butylscopolamine can have adverse effects on children that are more severe than they are in adults. Butylscopolamine's potential for causing adverse effects may be amplified in elderly patients. What is the correct way to take this medication? Butylscopolamine should be used in accordance with your physician's specific instructions. If you are unable to comprehend these instructions, please consult with your nurse, pharmacist, or physician to have them clarified. Always remember to take your medication with a full glass of water. Butylscopolamine should be kept at room temperature and away from both heat and moisture. What should I do if I forget a dose? If you forget to take a dosage, you should take it as soon as you remember it. Take only that dose if it is getting close to the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take duplicate or additional dosages. What other substances could react with this medication? Butylscopolamine has the potential to amplify the sedative effects of other medications, such as antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines (including meclizine), sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, medicines for anxiety, and muscle relaxants. Inform your doctor about any and all medications you are currently taking, and avoid taking any additional medications, whether they are prescribed or purchased over the counter, before consulting with your primary care physician. Butylscopolamine may have an interaction with medications that are not just those listed above. Prior to taking any medication, whether it be prescribed or over-the-counter, you should discuss it with both your doctor and your pharmacist. What side effects should I be on the lookout for while I'm taking this medication? While driving, using machinery, or engaging in other potentially dangerous activities, exercise extreme caution. It's possible that butylscopolamine will make you feel lightheaded, drowsy, or distort your vision. Stay away from these pursuits if you find that you are becoming easily sleepy or dizzy, or if your eyesight becomes hazy. Be careful when you're drinking booze. When using butylscopolamine, drinking alcohol could make you feel even sleepier and more lightheaded. What potential negative reactions may I have from using this medication? If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); pain and redness of the eyes with dilated pupils; or difficulty urinating, you should immediately stop using butylscopolamine and seek immediate medical attention or get in touch with your doctor. Butylscopolamine has been known to produce side effects that are not common, such as disorientation, agitation, slurred speech, hallucinations, paranoid behaviors, and delusions. These side effects have been reported in extremely uncommon instances. In the event that such a response occurs, butylscopolamine treatment should be discontinued and medical help sought. There is a potential increased risk of experiencing other side effects that are not as bad. You should continue using butylscopolamine and see your physician if you suffer any of the following side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, restlessness, blurred vision, dilated pupils, dry or itchy eyes, flushing, or rapid heartbeats. When a therapy that has been ongoing for more than a few days is abruptly stopped, patients have reported experiencing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and impaired coordination. Be aware that if you have used butylscopolamine for a longer period of time than a few days, these adverse effects may arise when you stop using it.