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*Indication: FDA approved for irritable bowel syndrome. Used off-label for cramping associated with opioid withdrawal
*Indication: FDA approved for irritable bowel syndrome. Used off-label for cramping associated with opioid withdrawal
*Dosage Forms: PO, IM
*Dosage Forms: PO, IM
**DO NOT GIVE IV
**'''DO NOT GIVE IV'''
*Common Trade Names: Bentyl®
*Common Trade Names: Bentyl


==Adult Dosing==
==Adult Dosing==
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*Mechanism of Action: antimuscarinic, direct smooth muscle antagonism of bradykinin and histamine-induced muscular spasms, which [[atropine]] does not
*Mechanism of Action: antimuscarinic, direct smooth muscle antagonism of bradykinin and histamine-induced muscular spasms, which [[atropine]] does not


==Sources==
==References==
*McAuley DF. GlobarlRPh Inc. ANTISPASMOTICS - Bowel spasm / cramping / IBS  / Hypermotility. Last updated 12/04/2016. http://www.globalrph.com/antispasmotic.htm#Dicyclomine_.
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[[Category:Pharmacology]]
[[Category:Pharmacology]]

Latest revision as of 22:57, 30 August 2017

General

  • Type: antispasmodic, anticholinergics (antimuscarinic)
  • Indication: FDA approved for irritable bowel syndrome. Used off-label for cramping associated with opioid withdrawal
  • Dosage Forms: PO, IM
    • DO NOT GIVE IV
  • Common Trade Names: Bentyl

Adult Dosing

  • 10-20 mg PO or IM q6 PRN

Pediatric Dosing

Safety/efficacy not established

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug
  • Age <6 mo
  • Breastfeeding
  • GI obstruction
  • Obstructive uropathy
  • Reflux esophagitis
  • Severe ulcerative colitis
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Glaucoma
  • Unstable hemodynamics

Adverse Reactions

Serious

  • See Anticholinergic toxicity
  • Syncope, poor muscle tone
  • Dyspnea, apnea, respiratory arrest
  • Anaphylaxis, angioedema
  • Seizure, coma
  • Impaired sweating/thermoregulation
  • Paralytic ileus, intestinal perforation, pseudo-obstruction, toxic megacolon
  • Psychosis

Common

  • Nausea, xerostomia
  • Asthenia, dizziness, somnolence, nervousness
  • Blurred vision

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating: B
  • Lactation: Infant risk has been demonstrated
  • Renal Dosing: not defined
  • Hepatic Dosing: not defined

Pharmacology

  • Half-life: ~2 hours
  • Excretion: Urine ~80%, ~10% feces
  • Mechanism of Action: antimuscarinic, direct smooth muscle antagonism of bradykinin and histamine-induced muscular spasms, which atropine does not

References