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Brand names: Bentyl
Anticholinergic/antispasmodic that relaxes smooth muscle in the GI tract, reducing spasms and abdominal cramping.
11 documented side effects by frequency
6 Reddit threads analysed for Dicyclomine
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Was having a conversation about OTC insulin with my preceptor and our general view was that insulin is too dangerous to be OTC. Which got me thinking: if patient safety were the only criterion, which current prescription drugs could be made OTC? My contribution: ondansetron and dicyclomine. Not rena
It feels like every drug is on backorder these days, but what currently comes to mind is (I use Cardinal): - All Rosuvastatin - Clonazepam 1mg - Methocarbamol 500mg - All Liothyronine - SHINGRIX!!! - Ondansetron ODT 4mg and 8mg - Generic & brand Epipens - Dicyclomine 10mg & 20mg - Vaniqa - D
Hey gang, Any examples of meds you can give IM but should NOT be given IV? The two big ones I an aware of are Bentyl/dicyclomine (can cause thrombosis) and Vistaril/hydroxyzine HCl (hemolysis). Am I missing any?
My first time posting to r/pharmacy and on mobile, so I apologize if this kind of thing isn't allowed, but I have a question for you: What the hell is going on with this patient? 78-yo female with IBS on dicyclomine, nothing weird here... until you consider that she is taking it like candy, up to 4
I am just a patient looking for more information, but does Bentyl (dicyclomine) slow does gastric emptying?
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
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Oral