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	Definition of hyoscine - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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		Hyoscine is a drug with a generic name Hyoscine hydrobromide, which is a type of medicine called antimuscarinic or anticholinergic.
		Hyoscine is indicated to prevent sickness during travel.
		You may not be able to take Hyoscine, or you may require an adjustment of your dose or have a special monitoring device.
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	Data Sheet
		Hyoscine hydrobromide is almost completely metabolized in the liver, and excreted in the urine, although it is reported that small amounts are excreted in the breast milk.
		Hyoscine hydrobromide should be administered with caution in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, and in patients with cardiac disease, since the transient increase in heart rate which may be caused by hyoscine hydrobromide may be undesirable in these circumstances.
		Hyoscine Injection B.P. is administered by the intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous injection.
	www.medsafe.govt.nz /Profs/Datasheet/h/Hyoscineinj.htm (1359 words)

	FIRST PHARM - MICRO HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE INJECTION
		Hyoscine butylbromide does not readily pass the blood-brain barrier.
		It should be given with caution to patients with diarrhoea, closed angle glaucoma, or narrow angle between the iris and cornea, as hyoscine increases intra-ocular pressure.
		Hyoscine should be used with care in patients receiving other central depressants concomitantly, as central nervous system depression may be enhanced.The effects of antimuscarinic agents may be enhanced by drugs with antimuscarinic properties, such as amantadine, some antihistamines, butyrophenones and phenothiazines, and tricyclic antidepressants.
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		Hyoscine is also known as scopolamine, and has different CNS actions to most muscarinic antagonists such as atropine.
		Hyoscine also has a significant anti-emetic effect, and that is why it is used for the treatment of motion sickness (Rang et al., 1995).
		Hyoscine is rapidly distributed throughout the body and has a fairly long duration of action.
	www.dft.gov.uk /stellent/groups/dft_rdsafety/documents/page/dft_rdsafety_026928-07.hcsp (884 words)

	Hyoscine-N-butylbromide (BP 99 - PH. EU. III)
		This form of hyoscine is known as an antispasmodic agent and is used extensively in the treatment of a various bowel conditions.
		Hyoscine N-Butylbromide exhibits mild anticholinergic and spasmolytic atropine-like actions and possesses marked ganglionic blocking and curariform properties.
		Hyoscine N-Butylbromide is also used in the treatment of obstructed bowel where surgery is not considered an option, for the relief of acute genitourinary or gastrointestinal spasm and to produce smooth muscle relaxation prior to radiological procedures.
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	Hyoscine Injection BP 400mcg/ml , SPC from the eMC
		Due to its anticholinergic activity, hyoscine injection is used as a preoperative medication to control bronchial, nasal pharyngeal and salivary secretions, to prevent bronchospasms and laryngospasm and to block cardiac vagal inhibiting reflexes during induction of anaesthesia and intubation.
		Use of hyoscine during pregnancy may cause respiratory depression in the neonate, and should only be given during pregnancy when the potential benefit clearly outweighs the foetal hazard.
		Hyoscine is an anticholinergic drug which inhibits the muscarinic actions of acetylcholine at post ganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites including smooth muscle, secretary glands and CNS sites.
	emc.medicines.org.uk /emc/assets/c/html/displaydoc.asp?DocumentID=6589 (536 words)

	Hyoscine hydrobromide - Patient UK
		Hyoscine hydrobromide is used for the prevention of travel sickness, to prevent balance problems often associated with ear infections and to dry up secretions before having surgery.
		Hyoscine hydrobromide may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally.
		Hyoscine hydrobromide may cause you to have blurred vision or to become drowsy, dizzy or less alert than you are normally.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/30002228 (889 words)

	Scopoderm TTS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hyoscine hydrobromide is thought to prevent motion sickness by stopping the messages sent from the vestibular system from reaching an area of the brain called the vomiting centre.
		Hyoscine blocks receptors called muscarinic (or cholinergic) receptors that are found in the vomiting centre.
		Hyoscine hydrobromide is available in two forms, as tablets that can be bought without a prescription from pharmacies (eg Kwells, Joy-Rides), and as a skin patch that is only available on prescription (Scopoderm TTS).
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /medicines/100002349.html (1033 words)

	UEGW: Hyoscine No Better Than Placebo as Premedication for Colonoscopy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		"Hyoscine has been commonly used as [an antispasmodic in colonoscopy]," explained Kevin Yoong, MD, a research fellow in gastroenterology at the Kingston Hospital, London, U.K. "When you give it, [it is thought] to relieve muscle spasm, which [allows the colonoscope] to go in more easily.
		In their study, Dr. Yoong's team wanted to find out whether hyoscine would be of any benefit in a regular district general hospital where expert endoscopists are not likely to be on staff.
		The time required to reach the caecum was 9.7 minutes in the treated group and 8.3 minutes in the placebo group, while the time to completion was 14.8 minutes in the treatment group and 13.8 in the placebo group.
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	Hyoscine (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hyoscine is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, relax and reduce spasms of the bladder, bowels and gastrointestinal tract.
		Hyoscine may also be used for other medical conditions as determined by your doctor.
		Hyoscine may cause dryness of the mouth and throat.
	www.healthyontario.com /Drugs/H_-_Drugs/Hyoscine.htm (745 words)

	Probe over nerve gas suspicion - Investigations - theage.com.au
		Hyoscine, also known as scopolamine, is widely used to treat stomach disorders, motion sickness and vomiting.
		According to a report by a former chief of the US Army's Chemical Casualty Care Office, Frederick Sidell, an injection of as little as 1.5 milligrams of scopolamine hydrobromide is sufficient to cause the average 70-kilogram soldier to become delirious for two to four hours.
		Hyoscine or scopolamine is better known in military circles for its similarity to atropine, the common antidote to exposure to chemical weapons.
	www.theage.com.au /news/national/probe-over-nerve-gas-suspicion/2006/08/20/1156012411533.html?from=rss (574 words)

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