{"id":6345,"date":"2021-01-05T09:46:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T09:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6345"},"modified":"2021-06-22T19:07:03","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T19:07:03","slug":"buscopan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/buscopan\/","title":{"rendered":"Buscopan &#8211; Hyoscinbutylbromid uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n20 mg \/ ml&nbsp;injection&nbsp;solution&nbsp;<br>hyoscinbutylbromid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Buscopan is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buscopan counteracts cramps that can occur in&nbsp;smooth muscles&nbsp;(non-will-controlled muscles in internal organs).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buscopan can be used as an antispasmodic for X-rays or in acute spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, bile ducts, pancreas, urinary tract, or genitals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you take Buscopan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Buscopan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to hyosquinbutyl bromide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have any of the following problems:<ul><li>Prostate enlargement with difficulty emptying the bladder<\/li><li>Narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract (&nbsp;stenosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Enlarged colon (megacolon)<\/li><li>Myasthenia gravis&nbsp;(a disease with muscle weakness)<\/li><li>Untreated&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;(eye disease due to the eye&#8217;s fluid not flowing away as quickly as it is formed, which means that the pressure in the eye becomes too high).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or nurse before using Buscopan.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buscopan can contribute to increased pressure in the eye if you have a hidden eye disease (&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact an ophthalmologist immediately if you experience pain in one or both eyes, rapid visual impairment, and red-eye after receiving an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;of Buscopan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor or nurse immediately if you suddenly experience&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and swelling around the eyes, mouth, and lips, as well as a feeling of warmth in the face and difficulty breathing or swallowing.&nbsp;This may be a sign of an allergic shock.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if severe unexplained abdominal pain persists or worsens and symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, altered bowel movements, tenderness over the stomach, falling&nbsp;blood pressure, fainting or blood in the stool are added.&nbsp;In that case, the cause of the symptoms needs to be investigated.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have cardiovascular disease, treatment should be given under supervision to check that your cardiovascular disease is not getting worse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are being treated with blood thinners, Buscopan should not be injected into muscle tissue as there is a risk of bleeding in the muscle.&nbsp;Buscopan is instead injected under the skin (&nbsp;subcutaneous&nbsp;injection&nbsp;) or slowly directly into a blood vessel (slow&nbsp;intravenous&nbsp;injection&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Buscopan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buscopan may potentiate the anticholinergic effect of other medicines.&nbsp;Examples of anticholinergic effects are dilated&nbsp;pupils, increased&nbsp;heart rate, decreased saliva production, and decreased activity in the intestines.&nbsp;This applies, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>antidepressants (tri- and tetracyclic antidepressants)<\/li><li>anti-allergy&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;(&nbsp;antihistamines&nbsp;)<\/li><li>drugs against&nbsp;psychosis&nbsp;s<\/li><li>disopyramide&nbsp;(medicine for heart rhythm disorders)<\/li><li>drugs for&nbsp;chronic obstructive pulmonary disease&nbsp;(COPD) such as <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tiogiva\/\">tiotropium<\/a>, ipratropium.<\/li><li>atropine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking metoclopramide (a medicine used to treat nausea) at the same time, the effect of both medicines on the gastrointestinal tract may be reduced.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are being treated with a higher heart rate at the same time, it can be further boosted by Buscopan.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is insufficient experience from use in pregnant women to assess whether Buscopan is suitable for use in pregnancy.&nbsp;Animal studies have not shown any direct or indirect harm.&nbsp;As a precautionary measure, Buscopan is not recommended during pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no information on whether the active substance or its degradation products are transferred to breast milk.&nbsp;As a precautionary measure, Buscopan is not recommended during breast-feeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known if&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;is affected when using Buscopan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No studies have been performed to see if Buscopan affects your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;Buscopan treatment can affect your ability to adjust visual acuity and can also cause dizziness.&nbsp;Refrain from driving or performing work that requires increased attention if you become dizzy or if your vision is affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Buscopan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is given by a doctor or nurse.&nbsp;Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Consult a doctor if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1-2 ampoules that are injected into a muscle or under the skin or alternatively as a slow&nbsp;injection&nbsp;directly into the bloodstream.&nbsp;The maximum daily dose is five&nbsp;ampoules.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buscopan should not be used daily for long periods without examination of the cause of the abdominal pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are due to Buscopan&#8217;s anticholinergic effects (effects on&nbsp;smooth muscle&nbsp;) and are usually mild and transient.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if you get signs of allergic&nbsp;shock, allergy-like reactions, or hypersensitivity, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>itching,&nbsp;redness,&nbsp;and swelling of the skin and mucous membranes<\/li><li>difficult to breathe and swallow cough<\/li><li>dizziness, fainting<\/li><li>nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported with the use of Buscopan, but it is not possible to say how common they are&nbsp;<em>(they occur in an unknown number of users)<\/em>.&nbsp;Prompt treatment of allergic&nbsp;shock&nbsp;is important as it can be life-threatening.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;increased heart rate, difficulty adjusting visual acuity at different distances (accommodation disorders), dizziness,&nbsp;dry mouth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>&nbsp;dilated&nbsp;pupils, increased pressure in the eye, swelling, drop in blood pressure, shortness of breath, skin reactions (rash,&nbsp;eczema, reddening of the skin,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;), hypohidrosis (absence or abnormally slight sweating), fluid retention in the body.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Buscopan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.&nbsp;Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is hyoscine butyl bromide.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are sodium chloride and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each pack contains 5 glass ampoules of 1 ml each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanofi AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 30052<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>104 25 Stockholm<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ESPA\u00d1A, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prat de la Riba, 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08174 Sant Cugat del Vall\u00e8s (Barcelona)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanofi SpAb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VIa Valcanello 4, 03012 Anagni (FR), Italy<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buscopan counteracts cramps that can occur in smooth muscles (non-will-controlled muscles in internal organs).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2202,2200],"tags":[8154,8158,8157,8149,8151,8153,8156,8152,8155,8150],"class_list":["post-6345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-b","category-medicines","tag-buscopan","tag-buscopan-dose","tag-buscopan-injection","tag-hyoscinbutylbromid","tag-hyoscinbutylbromid-injection","tag-hyoscinbutylbromid-side-effects","tag-what-buscopan-is-used-for","tag-what-hyoscinbutylbromid-is-used-for","tag-what-is-buscopan","tag-what-is-hyoscinbutylbromid"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6345"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11722,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6345\/revisions\/11722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}