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Hyoscine butylbromide

Generic Name
Hyoscine butylbromide
Brand Names
Buscopan
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H30NO4
CAS Number
7182-53-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2Z3E1OF81V

Overview

Butylscopolamine is a peripherally acting antimuscarinic, anticholinergic agent. It is used to treat pain and discomfort caused by abdominal cramps, menstrual cramps, or other spasmodic activity in the digestive system. It is also effective at preventing bladder spasms. It is not a pain medication in the normal sense, since it does not directly affect pain, but rather works to prevent painful cramps and spasms from occurring. It is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.

Background

Butylscopolamine is a peripherally acting antimuscarinic, anticholinergic agent. It is used to treat pain and discomfort caused by abdominal cramps, menstrual cramps, or other spasmodic activity in the digestive system. It is also effective at preventing bladder spasms. It is not a pain medication in the normal sense, since it does not directly affect pain, but rather works to prevent painful cramps and spasms from occurring. It is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.

Indication

Used to treat abdmoninal cramping and pain .

Associated Conditions

  • Gastrointestinal spastic and hypermotility disorders
  • Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
  • Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea)
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Pain
  • Primary Dysmenorrhoea
  • Stiffness of the Urinary Tract
  • Acute biliary spasm
  • Acute gastrointestinal spasms
  • Acute genitourinary spasms
  • Genitourinary smooth muscle spasm

Clinical Trials

FDA Approved Products

No FDA products found for this drug

Singapore Approved Products

HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE TABLET 10 mg
Manufacturer:SUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Form:TABLET, FILM COATED
Strength:10 mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 1989/07/04
Approval:SIN03553P
DHACOPAN TABLET 10 mg
Manufacturer:PT ACTAVIS INDONESIA
Form:TABLET, FILM COATED
Strength:10 mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 1989/04/22
Approval:SIN02575P
COSPAN INJ. 20 mg/ml
Manufacturer:SAMJIN PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD
Form:INJECTION
Strength:20 mg/ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1989/09/18
Approval:SIN03683P
COPAN INJECTION 20 mg/ml
Manufacturer:DUOPHARMA (M) SDN BHD
Form:INJECTION
Strength:20 mg/ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1998/09/23
Approval:SIN10096P
DHACOPAN SYRUP 5 mg/5 ml
Manufacturer:PT ACTAVIS INDONESIA
Form:SYRUP
Strength:5mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 1989/05/31
Approval:SIN03115P

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