Brand Name(s): Bemote; Bentyl; Di-Spaz
CAS nº: 1501-82-2
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About Dicyclomine
This new site is dedicated exclusively to dicyclomine.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumers or pharma industry professionals, you can now find out everything you need to know about dicyclomine, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Dicyclomine relieves spasms of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines) by blocking the actions of spasm-causing chemicals in the body. Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel, irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) or urinary spasms. It is used to reduce contraction of the muscles in the intestines.
This medicine is in a class of drugs called anticholinergics. These drugs block the effects of acetylcholine, the chemical transmitter that nerves release in order to cause muscles to contract. They prevent contraction of the muscles by blocking the acetylcholine receptors on the muscle cells. Anticholinergic drugs also have a direct relaxing effect on muscle.
It is sold under the trade names Bentylol® (Hoechst Marion Roussel), Formulex® (ICN), and Lomine® (Riva).
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