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Indications ⬇

BEERS REMS

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

CV: palpitations, tachycardia

Derm: ↓sweating

EENT: blurred vision, ↑intraocular pressure

Endo: ↓lactation

GI: constipation, heartburn, ↓salivation, dry mouth, nausea, PARALYTIC ILEUS, vomiting

GU: erectile dysfunction, urinary hesitancy, urinary retention

Local: pain/redness at IM site

Neuro: confusion, delirium, drowsiness, light-headedness (IM only), psychosis

Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS)

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Bentyl

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • May have a direct and local effect on GI smooth muscle, reducing motility and tone.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decreased GI motility.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antispasmodics

Pharmacologic Classification: anticholinergics

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Well absorbed after oral and IM administration.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: 80% eliminated in urine, 10% in feces.

Half-Life: 9–10 hr.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(antispasmodic effect)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO, IMunknownunknownunknown

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

dye-SYE-kloe-meen

Code ⬆

NDC Code