Gastride Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hyoscine-N-butylbromide

Indications/Uses

GI spasm & hypermotility, pylorospasm in infant, post-op vomiting, spastic constipation, biliary dyskinesia & spasm of the urinary tract, delayed relaxation of the lower uterine segment, dysmenorrhea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

SC/IM/slow IV 20 mg bid-tid.

Special Precautions

Impaired metabolic liver or kidney function. Avoid driving & operating after parenteral administration.

Adverse Reactions

CNS effects eg, drowsiness & transient disturbance of accommodation. Increase in pulse rate.

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Drug Interactions

Anticholinergic effects of TCAs, antihistamines, quinidine, amantadine & disopyramide. Enhances tachycardic effects of β-adrenergic agents. Dopamine antagonists reduces effects on GUT. Alcohol.

MIMS Class

Antispasmodics

ATC Classification

A03BB01 - butylscopolamine ; Belongs to the class of belladonna alkaloids, semisynthetic, quaternary ammonium compounds. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gastride soln for inj 20 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 10 × 1's

Gastride

hyoscine

Manufacturer:

Standard Chem

Distributor:

Phil Pharmawealth