Propantheline (Br)
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Propantheline is used as part of a treatment for a peptic ulcer .
Propantheline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Propantheline is used as part of a treatment for a peptic ulcer .
Propantheline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not take propantheline if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus ); glaucoma; a bladder obstruction or other urination problems; severe constipation; severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon; active bleeding with fast heartbeats, low blood pressure , shortness of breath , and cold hands or feet; or myasthenia gravis.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a nerve-muscle disorder; heart disease , or a heart rhythm disorder; high blood pressure ; an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis; liver or kidney disease; hiatal hernia or reflux esophagitis (GERD); a thyroid disorder; or a colostomy or ileostomy.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
Propantheline is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Propantheline may cause serious side effects. Stop using propantheline and call your doctor at once if you have:
diarrhea; fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest; eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights; painful or difficult urination; or little or no urination.
Common side effects of propantheline may include:
dry mouth, nose, or throat; blurred vision; constipation ; headache, dizziness, drowsiness; confusion or feeling nervous; decreased sweating; nausea, vomiting, bloating; decreased sense of taste; impotence, sexual problems; or sleep problems (insomnia).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
You should not take propantheline if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis , a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a bladder obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis , or toxic megacolon.
High Risk Groups
You should not take propantheline if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis , a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a bladder obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis , or toxic megacolon.
Adult Dosage
15 mg (15 (15)) 8 hourly PO — 1 hour before meal.
Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Propantheline is usually taken 3 or 4 times a day, 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Store propantheline at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Child Dosage
0.375 mg/kg (0.38 (0.375)) 6 hourly oral —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Using propantheline with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Propantheline slows the digestive tract, which can make it harder for your body to absorb any medicines you take by mouth. Tell your doctor if any of your oral medications do not seem to work as well while you are using propantheline.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect propantheline, especially:
heart rhythm medication; medicine to treat depression , anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness; cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others); medicine to treat Parkinson's disease ; steroid medicine; medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness , or irritable bowel syndrome ; medicine to treat overactive bladder ; or bronchodilator asthma medication.
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect propantheline. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.