Cyclopan 20 mg/2 ml (IM Injection)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 8.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 40.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dicycloverine hydrochloride |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome
- Urinary incontinence secondary to unstable detrusor muscle
- Infantile colic
- GIT spasm
- Colicky abdominal pain
- Diverticulitis
- Abdominal colic
Pharmacology
- Antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent
- Relieves smooth muscle spasm of the gastrointestinal tract
- Works at specific cholinergic receptors
- Prevents certain chemicals from interacting with receptors
- Causes gut muscle relaxation
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 10 to 20 mg three times a day
- Children over 6 months of age: 5 to 10 mg three times a day
- Adults: Intramuscular injection. Not for intravenous use. The recommended intramuscular dose is 80 mg daily (in 4 equally divided doses)
- Oral dicycloverine Hydrochloride should be started as soon as possible
- Intramuscular form should not be used for periods longer than 1 or 2 days
Side Effects
- Insomnia
- Mydriasis
- Cycloplegia
- Increased ocular tension
- Urinary hesitancy
- Palpitations
- Dyspnea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trial
- Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- No data on secretion into breast milk
- Use cautiously in case of lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with autonomic neuropathy
- Hepatic or renal disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Coronary heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiac tachyarrhythmia
- Hiatal hernia
- Known or suspected prostatic hypertrophy
Overdose Effects
- Rare toxic reaction
- Signs and symptoms: headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, CNS stimulation
Therapeutic Class
- Anticholinergics (antimuscarinics)/ Anti-spasmodics
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children