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Hyoscyamine is a naturally occurring tropane alkaloid and plant toxin found in certain plants of the family Solanaceae, including henbane, mandrake, angel's trumpets, jimsonweed, the sorcerers' tree, and deadly nightshade.
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It is used to treat a variety of stomach and intestinal problems such as cramps and irritable bowel syndrome, bladder and bowel control problems, cramping pain caused by kidney stones and gallstones, and Parkinson's disease.
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Hyoscyamine works by decreasing the motion of the stomach and intestines and the secretion of stomach fluids, including acid.
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Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, decreased sweating, decreased urination, blurred vision, rash, decreased sense of taste, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleep problems, impotence, loss of interest in sex, and trouble having an orgasm.
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Summary
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
Hyoscyamine Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures ... - WebMD
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Hyoscyamine is used to control symptoms associated with disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It works by decreasing the motion of the stomach and intestines and the secretion of stomach fluids, including acid.
Hyoscyamine: MedlinePlus Drug Information
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Hyoscyamine is used to treat many different stomach and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome . It is also used to control muscle spasms in the bladder, kidneys, or digestive tract, and to reduce stomach acid.
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Levsin is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of Gastrointestinal Disorders, Hypermotility of Lower Urinary Tract, Peptic Ulcer Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It belongs to a class of drugs called Anticholinergic Agents and can cause serious side effects such as anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, weakness, memory problems, slurred speech, problems with balance or muscle movement, diarrhea, and pounding heartbeats or fluttering in the chest. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, decreased sweating, decreased urination, blurred vision, rash, decreased sense of taste, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleep problems, impotence, loss of interest in sex, and trouble having an orgasm.
Levsin (Hyoscyamine): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions ... - RxList
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Hyoscyamine is an antimuscarinic; i.e., an antagonist of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. It blocks the action of acetylcholine at sweat glands (sympathetic) and at parasympathetic sites in salivary glands, stomach secretions,…
Hyoscyamine - Wikipedia
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Levsin (hyoscyamine ) is classified as an anticholinergic-sedative. It is a combination of two drugs: belladonna alkaloids and barbiturates. Levsin (which also goes by the brand name Anaspaz) is prescribed by…
What to Know About Levsin (Hyoscyamine) - Verywell Health
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Hyoscyamine belongs to the class of medicines known as anticholinergics/antispasmodics. 2. Upsides May be used to treat bladder spasms, colic, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, and peptic ulcer disease. Relieves…
Hyoscyamine: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com
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