Buscopan 20mg Injection
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Product introduction
Buscopan 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It relieves cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter. It is also be used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation).
Buscopan 20mg Injection is generally administered by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dryness in the mouth, and dilatation of the pupil. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Buscopan 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse.
Buscopan 20mg Injection is generally administered by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dryness in the mouth, and dilatation of the pupil. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Buscopan 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse.
Uses of Buscopan Injection
- Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
- Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
Benefits of Buscopan Injection
In Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Buscopan 20mg Injection effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort.
Buscopan 20mg Injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Buscopan 20mg Injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Buscopan 20mg Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Side effects of Buscopan Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Buscopan
- Blurred vision
- Increased heart rate
- Dryness in mouth
- Diarrhea
- Dilatation of pupil
How to use Buscopan Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Buscopan Injection works
Buscopan 20mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Buscopan 20mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Buscopan 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Buscopan 20mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.
Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.
Driving
UNSAFE
Buscopan 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Buscopan 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buscopan 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Buscopan 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buscopan 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Buscopan Injection?
If you miss a dose of Buscopan 20mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Buscopan 20mg Injection is given as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Buscopan 20mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Scopolamine Alkaloid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Buscopan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of intestinal obstruction.
watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appet
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Buscopan 20mg Injection
Once A Month
63%
Once A Week
16%
Once A Day
9%
Twice A Month
7%
Thrice A Day
2%
Twice A Day
2%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Buscopan Injection for?
Pain due to s*
86%
Others
14%
*Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
How much was the improvement?
Average
59%
Excellent
30%
Poor
11%
What were the side-effects while using Buscopan 20mg Injection?
Blurred visio*
30%
No Side Effec*
20%
Increased hea*
20%
Nausea
10%
Dilatation of*
10%
*Blurred vision, No Side Effect, Increased heart rate, Dilatation of pupil
How do you take Buscopan Injection?
With or witho*
50%
With food
33%
Empty stomach
17%
*With or without food
Please rate Buscopan 20mg Injection on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
What does Buscopan 20mg Injection treat and how does it work?
Buscopan 20mg Injection is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasm and irritable bowel syndrome. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). This gives relief from cramping pain in the stomach, frequent diarrhea and other discomforts like bloating and flatulence.
Is Buscopan 20mg Injection the same as scopolamine?
Scopolamine is the brand name of Buscopan 20mg Injection
Is it an anti-histamine?
It is not an anti-histamine
Does Buscopan 20mg Injection cause drowsiness or relieve nausea?
Buscopan 20mg Injection is known to relieve nausea and may cause drowsiness as a side effect.
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Country of origin: India
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