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- $Title{atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and phenobarbital combination}
- $Subject{Barophen belladonna alkaloids Donnamor Moore Donna-Sed Vortech
- Donnatal Robins Hyosophen Rugby Kinesed Stuart Malatal Mallard Relaxadon
- Geneva Generics Spasmolin Spasmophen Lannett Spasquid Geneva Generics Susano
- Halsey Anticholinergic sedative atropine scopolamine hyoscyamine phenobarbital
- stomach intestinal disorders motion sickness bladder control premenstrual
- tension nerve pathways gastrointestinal tract urination brain slow nervous
- system}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and phenobarbital combination
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Barophen (various manufacturers)
- belladonna alkaloids with phenobarbital (various manufacturers)
- Donnamor (H.L. Moore)
- Donna-Sed (Vortech)
- Donnatal (Robins)
- Hyosophen (Rugby)
- Kinesed (Stuart)
- Malatal (Mallard)
- Relaxadon (Geneva Generics)
- Spasmolin (various manufacturers)
- Spasmophen (Lannett)
- Spasquid (Geneva Generics)
- Susano (Halsey)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Anticholinergic and sedative
-
- INGREDIENTS
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- atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and phenobarbital
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Tablets (0.0194 mg atropine, 0.0065 mg scopolamine, 0.1037 mg
- hyoscyamine, and 16.2 mg phenobarbital)
- Capsules (0.0194 mg atropine, 0.0065 mg scopolamine, 0.1037 mg
- hyoscyamine, and 16.2 mg phenobarbital)
- Oral elixir (0.0194 mg atropine, 0.0065 mg scopolamine, 0.1037 mg
- hyoscyamine, and 16.2 mg phenobarbital, with 23% alcohol)
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- STORAGE
-
- The medication should be stored at room temperature (never frozen) in a
- tightly closed, light-resistant container.
-
- USES
-
- Atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and phenobarbital combination is used
- to treat stomach and intestinal disorders, motion sickness, lack of bladder
- control, and premenstrual tension.
- Atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine belong to a group of drugs known
- as belladonna alkaloids or anticholinergic agents. These drugs block certain
- nerve pathways, thereby slowing the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing
- urination. Phenobarbital is a sedative that acts directly on the brain to
- slow the activity of the nervous system.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- Take this medication 30 minutes to one hour before meals (unless your
- doctor says otherwise). To reduce stomach upset, take it with food or with a
- glass of water or milk.
- At least one hour should separate doses of this medication combination
- and either antacids or antidiarrheal medications--they may prevent
- gastrointestinal absorption of this drug.
- Measure the liquid form of this medication carefully with a specially
- designed 5-ml measuring spoon. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is not accurate
- enough.
- If you miss a dose, don't take the missed dose; just return to your
- regular dosing schedule. Don't double the next dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Confusion; constipation; decreased sexual desire; dizziness; drowsiness;
- dry mouth, nose, and throat; headache; insomnia; loss of taste; muscle pain;
- nausea; nervousness; reduced sweating; sensitivity of eyes to sunlight;
- vomiting; or weakness. These side effects should disappear as your body
- adjusts to the medication.
- If you are constipated, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
- drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- Chew sugarless gum or suck on ice chips or a piece of hard candy to
- reduce mouth dryness.
- Wear sunglasses if your eyes become sensitive to light.
- To avoid dizziness or light-headedness when you stand, contract and relax
- the muscles of your legs for a few moments before rising. Do this by pushing
- one foot against the floor while raising the other foot slightly, alternating
- feet so that you are "pumping" your legs in a pedaling motion.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, difficulty in urinating,
- hallucinations, hot and dry skin, palpitations, rash, slurred speech, sore
- throat, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- Atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and phenobarbital combination
- interacts with several other types of drugs:
- 1. This medication can cause extreme drowsiness when combined with
- central nervous system depressants (such as alcohol, antihistamines,
- barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, narcotics, and
- pain medications) or with tricyclic antidepressants.
- 2. Amantadine, antihistamines, haloperidol, monoamine oxidase (MAO)
- inhibitors, phenothiazine tranquilizers, procainamide, quinidine, and
- tricyclic antidepressants can increase the side effects of the belladonna
- alkaloids. At least 14 days should separate the use of this drug and the use
- of an MAO inhibitor.
- 3. The phenobarbital content in this drug can decrease the effectiveness
- of oral anticoagulants (blood thinners, such as warfarin), cortisone-like
- medications, digoxin, griseofulvin, doxycycline, metronidazole, phenytoin, and
- tricyclic antidepressants.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine,
- phenobarbital, or to other barbiturates (such as butalbital, primidone,
- pentobarbital, and secobarbital).
- * Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had glaucoma,
- heart disease, hiatal hernia, high blood pressure, internal bleeding, kidney
- disease, liver disease, lung disease, myasthenia gravis, porphyria, enlarged
- prostate gland, obstructed bladder, obstructed intestine, ulcerative colitis,
- or thyroid disease.
- * If this medication makes you dizzy or drowsy or blurs your vision, do
- not take part in any activity that requires alertness, such as driving a car
- or operating potentially dangerous equipment. Be careful on stairs, and avoid
- getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly.
- * This medication can decrease sweating and heat release from the body.
- Avoid strenuous exercise in hot weather, and avoid taking hot baths, showers,
- and saunas.
- * Before having surgery or any other medical or dental treatment, tell
- the doctor or dentist that you are taking this drug.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This medication
- crosses the placenta. Phenobarbital given to the mother close to term can
- cause breathing problems and bleeding complications in the newborn infant.
- Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of
- this medication pass into breast milk and may cause excessive drowsiness or
- irritability in the nursing infant.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
-