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  MedlinePlus Drug Information: Hyoscyamine
Hyoscyamine is used to control symptoms associated with disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Hyoscyamine is also used in the treatment of bladder spasms, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, cystitis, and pancreatitis.
Hyoscyamine may also be used to treat certain heart conditions, to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and rhinitis (runny nose), and to reduce excess saliva production.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a684010.html   (691 words)

  
 A Therapeutic Guide To Alkaloidal Dosimetric Medication   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
When hyoscyamine is taken in doses of one or two granules every half­hour, there is soon perceived dryness of the mouth and throat, dilatation of the pupils, increase of the number of pulsations and respirations, and redness of the face.
Hyoscyamine, in doses of 1-120 to 1-60 of a grain, was found by Lemoine “to be a safer, more certain and more efficient hypnotic, in acute mania, than hyoscine in similar cases.” Kobert regards “hyoscine as a feeble narcotic for healthy men.
Hyoscyamine is a very useful remedy in treating the diseases of children, and may be used successfully to allay spasms, to soothe fretting and cross infants who are suffering from teething and, especially, to quiet those colicky children who cry almost constantly.
www.harvestfields.ca /HerbBooks/01/01/11.htm   (8215 words)

  
 Erowid Datura Vault : Journal Article #1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Hyoscyamine, the principal alkaloid in both belladonna and stramonium, is the levorotatory isomer, and atropine the racemic form of the same compound.
Asthmador is a nonprescription mixture of belladonna and stramonium (hyoscyamine is the active agent in both) that is meant to be burned and the smoke inhaled to relieve bronchial asthma.
The use of vegetable material containing hyoscyamine is of interest as similar preparations have been used as intoxicants and for mystic and religious purposes in many cultures and periods of the history of Western culture.
www.erowid.org /plants/datura/datura_journal1.shtml   (1253 words)

  
 King's American Dispensatory, 1898: Hyoscyamus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Hyoscyamine is an active poison, as are its salts; a minute quantity of it placed within the eye, causes a persistent dilatation of the pupil.
No difference is observable in the action of hyoscyamine and atropine upon the mechanism of accommodation and upon the movements of the lungs and heart.
From the fact that much of the so-called "amorphous hyoscyamine," the most active kind, is frequently largely contaminated with hyoscine, it has been extremely difficult to determine the exact field of action of each, or the proper doses.
www.ibiblio.org /herbmed/eclectic/kings/hyoscyamus.html   (3403 words)

  
 Patient Education - Drugs - hyoscyamine
It ranks drugs from A, where medical studies show no evidence for danger to the fetus or mother, to B, C, D and X, where the medical evidence indicates that the risk to the fetus outweighs any benefit to the mother.
Hyoscyamine is ranked C. Always consult your physician before taking any drug during or when planning pregnancy.
The side effects are usually the limiting factor in the length of use of hyoscyamine.
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 Hyoscyamine - Resources from Educational and Academic Institutions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Alkaloids: Atropine, the racemic form of hyoscyamine, comes from Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade) and is used to dilate the pupils of the eye.
Promising Phytomedicinals: Datura stramonium, Tr A, XY, Scopolamine, hyoscyamine, atropine.
Tropane alkaloids: Hyoscyamine = an isomer of atropine.
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 atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, phenylephrine, scopolamine Consumer Drug Information
Atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, phenylephrine, and scopolamine is used to treat symptoms associated with allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.
Atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, phenylephrine, and scopolamine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby.
Symptoms of a atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, phenylephrine, and scopolamine overdose include a dry mouth, large pupils, flushing, seizures, nausea, and vomiting.
www.drugs.com /MTM/atropine__chlorpheniramine__hyoscyamine__phenylephrine__scopolamine.html   (1545 words)

  
 GNC - HealthNotes - Hyoscyamine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Hyoscyamine is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and of Parkinson’s disease to reduce stiffness, tremors, and excess sweating.
It acts as a drying agent in the treatment of hay fever and is also used to treat spasm and increased movement of both the intestines in irritable bowel syndrome and the bladder in urinary tract infections.
Alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of hyoscyamine for this reason, and should therefore be avoided by people taking hyoscyamine.
www.gnc.com /health_notes/healthnotes.aspx?ContentID=1143005   (424 words)

  
 Generic Levsin, Hyoscyamine Sulfate - Compare Generic Drugs Prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Levsin, Hyoscyamine Sulfate is used to treat a variety of stomach and intestinal tract disorders such as peptic ulcers, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, colitis, or pancreatitis.
Levsin, Hyoscyamine Sulfate is also used to control bed-wetting and frequent urination, runny nose, symptoms of Parkinson's disease and poisoning due to certain plants and insecticides.
Generic Levsin (Hyoscyamine Sulfate) is identical, or bio equivalent to the brand drug in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use.
www.generic-drugs-online.com /generic.asp?generic=Levsin   (228 words)

  
 Generic Levbid, Hyoscyamine Sulfate - Compare Generic Drugs Prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Levbid, Hyoscyamine Sulfate is used to treat a variety of stomach and intestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, colitis and pancreatitis.
Levbid, Hyoscyamine Sulfate may be also used to control bed-wetting and frequent urination, runny nose, symptoms of Parkinson's disease and poisoning due to certain plants and insecticides.
Generic Levbid (Hyoscyamine Sulfate) is identical, or bio equivalent to the brand drug in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use.
www.generic-drugs-online.com /generic.asp?generic=Levbid   (228 words)

  
 hyoscyamine, atropine, scopolamine, phenobarb (Donnatal) - drug class, medical uses, medication side effects, and drug ...
Tablets: 16.2 mg phenobarbital, 0.1037 mg hyoscyamine sulfate, 0.0194 mg atropine sulfate, and 0.065 mg scopolamine hydrobromide or, 32.4 mg phenobarbital and the same amount of the other components as the regular Donnatal tablets.
Sustained release tablets: 48.6 mg phenobarbital, 0.311 mg hyoscyamine sulfate, 0.0582 mg atropine sulfate, and 0.0195 mg scopolamine hydrobromide (Donnatal Extentabs).
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www.medicinenet.com /hyoscyamine_atropine_scopolamine_phenobarbital/article.htm   (545 words)

  
 RemedyFind: patient ratings of Levsin for Irritable Bowel Syndrome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Levsin etc. (Hyoscyamine) is an antispasmodic medication used to treat stomach and intestinal disorders that involve cramps or other painful muscle contractions.
Hyoscyamine prevents spasms in the muscles of the gut and bladder by relaxing them, and reduces the amount of stomach acid produced.
Hyoscyamine it has a few side effects but at least it's doing the job.
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 Hyoscyamine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Generic hyoscyamine sustained-release capsules and tablets are available.
Hyoscyamine is for injection under the skin or into a muscle or vein.
Each dose of hyoscyamine injection will be administered in the hospital or the office of a health care professional.
www.overlakehospital.staywellknowledgebase.com /26,1383   (2332 words)

  
 Hyoscyamine
An alkaloid found in henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), and regarded as its active principle.
It is extracted as a white crystalline substance, with a sharp, offensive taste.
Hyoscyamine is isomeric with atropine, is very poisonous, and is used as a medicine for neuralgia, like belladonna.
www.online-dictionary.biz /english/vocabulary/reference/Hyoscyamine.asp   (99 words)

  
 Hyoscyamine - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest
To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient.
Hyoscyamine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision.
Hyoscyamine can cause you to sweat less than normal.
www.drugdigest.org /DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,334|Hyoscyamine,00.html   (580 words)

  
 Information on diazepam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
HYOSCYAMINE (Anaspaz®, Cystospaz®, Gastrosed®, diazepam Levsin®, Levsin/SL®, Levsinex®) diazepam different bowel problems including diazepam bowel syndrome.
Generic hyoscyamine extended-release capsules and diazepam are available.
Hyoscyamine may cause dry eyes diazepam blurred vision.
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 CULTIVATION OF DATURA SPECIES FOR SCOPOLAMINE AND HYOSCYAMINE PRODUCTION IN BURUNDI
In this study, alkaloid content in three different Datura stramonium L. varieties (stramonium, tatula, inermis) cultivated in Burundi, and the effect of adding minerals and manure were investigated as well as the influence of thinning out and indirect sowing.
When relating the results obtained for the leaves, similar effects of fertilization on biomass production and on hyoscyamine content were found, this for the three varieties.
Indirect sowing and thinning out led to a retardment of the growth and was associated with a slower increase in hyoscyamine content.
www.actahort.org /books/331/331_6.htm   (153 words)

  
 VitaminShoppe.com - Health Guide - Hyoscyamine
It acts as a drying agent in the treatment of hay fever and is also used to treat spasm and increased movement of both the intestines in irritable bowel syndrome and the bladder in
Hyoscyamine is a belladonna alkaloid in a class of drugs known as anticholinergic antispasmodics.
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
www.vitaminshoppe.com /learning/healthguide/healthguide_content.jhtml?Category=Drug&title=Hyoscyamine&relativePath=/content/healthnotes/Drug/Hyoscyamine.htm   (705 words)

  
 All about lamisil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
HYOSCYAMINE (Gastrosed®, Levbid®, Levsin®) treats different bowel lamisil including irritable bowel syndrome.
To reduce the lamisil of dizzy or fainting spells, do not lamisil or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient.
Hyoscyamine lamisil cause you to sweat less than normal.
lamisil.medicines-online.net   (353 words)

  
 HYOSCYAMINE - ORAL (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Donnamar, Levsin) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
HYOSCYAMINE - ORAL (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Donnamar, Levsin) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
USES: Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach and intestinal tract disorders such as peptic ulcers, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, colitis, or pancreatitis.
It is also used to control bed-wetting and frequent urination, prevent motion sickness, treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms, Parkinson's disease or poisonings due to certain insecticides and plants.
www.medicinenet.com /hyoscyamine-oral/article.htm   (426 words)

  
 Hyoscyamine
If you have an allergy to another belladonna alkaloid, hyoscyamine, or any other part of the medicine.
This medicine is used for the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and small intestine; diarrhea; muscle spasms of the stomach, intestines, gallbladder system, or urinary system; irritable bowel syndrome; motion sickness; Parkinson's disease; side effects related to mood stabilizing medicines and those used for schizophrenia.
If used in ulcer disease, hyoscyamine decreases acid secretion in the stomach.
www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsDrugs/Hyoscyaminecd.html   (587 words)

  
 Hyoscyamine and Hyoscyamus
Hyoscyamus Henbane, Hog's Bean, Insane Root, Poison Tobacco, Black Henbane, Hyoscyamus niger L., Hyoscyami Folia, Hyoscyami Semina, Hyoscine (scopolamine), hyoscyamine, hyoscipicrin.
1940: Uses.—As the dominant active principle of hyoscyamus is, like that of belladonna, hyoscyamine (see under Atropina) the therapeutic effects are very similar to those of belladonna although it must be given in considerably larger doses.
Its most important use is in relief of painful spasmodic affections of the unstriped muscle, as in lead colic and irritable bladder.
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 HYOSCYAMINE (By mouth)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to hyoscyamine, or if you have glaucoma or myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder).
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using medicines similar to hyoscyamine, such as belladonna, scopolamine, atropine, oxybutynin, dicyclomine, Donnatal®, Transderm Scop®.
If you use an antacid, use your hyoscyamine before a meal, and take your antacid after the meal.
www.medformation.com /ac/mm_qd.nsf/qd/dnx0201.htm   (1072 words)

  
 Hyoscyamine Sulfate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Hyoscyamine Sulfate is an anticholinergic agent used to treat bladder or bowel spasms and in combination with other medicines to treat ulcers.
Hyoscyamine Sulfate may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) is seeking comments on the first national care planning toolkit for clients of drug misuse treatment services in England.
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 Buscopan,Scopolamine: Order drugs and medicine without prescription.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Anticholinergic --Anisotropine; Atropine; Belladonna ; Clidinium; Dicyclomine; Glycopyrrolate; Homatropine; Hyoscyamine ; Mepenzolate; Methantheline; Methscopolamine; Pirenzepine; Propantheline ; Scopolamine
During anesthesia and surgery, atropine, glycopyrrolate, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine are used to help keep the heartbeat normal.
However, when injected into humans during pregnancy, hyoscyamine has been reported to increase the heartbeat of the fetus.
www.ladrogueriamia.com /drugs/scopolamine.asp   (3625 words)

  
 Atropine; Hyoscyamine; Phenobarbital; Scopolamine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
ATROPINE; HYOSCYAMINE; PHENOBARBITAL; SCOPOLAMINE (Donnatal®) is used to treat different bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome.
Generic atropine; hyoscyamine; phenobarbital; scopolamine tablets are available.
Generic atropine; hyoscyamine; phenobarbital; scopolamine elixir is available
www.overlakehospital.staywellknowledgebase.com /26,899   (1254 words)

  
 atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, phenylephrine, scopolamine, Eastern Carolina
Atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, phenylephrine, and scopolamine is available both with a prescription under the brand name AccuHist LA. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available.
What is the most important information I should know about atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, phenylephrine, and scopolamine?
What other drugs will affect atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, phenylephrine, and scopolamine?
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