2006-08-27 11:30:21 · 4 answers · asked by me 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
LEVSIN is effective as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer. It can also be used to control gastric secretion, visceral spasm and hypermotility in spastic colitis, spastic bladder, cystitis, pylorospasm, and associated abdominal cramps. May be used in functional intestinal disorders to reduce symptoms such as those seen in mild dysenteries, diverticulitis, and acute enterocolitis; For use as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (irritable colon, spastic colon, mucous colitis) and functional gastrointestinal disorders. Also used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of neurogenic bladder and neurogenic bowel disturbances (including the splenic flexure syndrome and neurogenic colon). Also used in the treatment of infant colic (elixir and drops). LEVSIN is indicated along with morphine or other narcotics in symptomatic relief of biliary and renal colic; as a "drying agent" in the relief of symptoms of acute rhinitis; in the therapy of parkinsonism to reduce rigidity and tremors and to control associated sialorrhea and hyperhidrosis. May be used in the therapy of poisoning b anticholinesterase agents.
2006-08-27 11:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by mjdp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach/intestinal problems such as cramps and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to treat other conditions such as bladder and bowel control problems, cramping pain caused by kidney stones and gallstones, and Parkinson's disease. In addition, it is used to decrease side effects of certain medications (drugs used to treat myasthenia gravis) and insecticides.
This medication works by decreasing acid production in the stomach, slowing down the natural movements of the gut, and relaxing muscles in many organs (e.g., stomach, intestines, bladder, kidney, gallbladder). Hyoscyamine also lessens the amount of certain body fluids (e.g., saliva, sweat). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics/antispasmodics.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-13766-Hyoscyamine.aspx?drugid=13766&drugname=Hyoscyamine
2006-08-27 11:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Marti1owl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyoscyamine there is your answer
2006-08-27 11:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by diamantenkitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
secretions
2006-08-27 11:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋