Cimetropium Bromide
Description
Cimetropium Bromide is used to treat and relieve the symptoms such as abdominal pain and cramps associated with irritable bowel syndrome. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Cimetropium Bromide
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Chest discomfort
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sleeplessness
- Decreased urine output
- Skin Rash
- Itching
- Cough
Uses of Cimetropium Bromide
What is it prescribed for?
- Irritable bowel syndrome
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Cimetropium Bromide or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Paralytic ileus
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with paralytic ileus, a condition of obstruction of the intestine, since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with prostate gland enlargement since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Heart Diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of heart function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Thyrotoxicosis
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a condition of excess levels of thyroid hormones in the body (thyrotoxicosis) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of thyroid function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Glaucoma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, a condition that may eventually lead to vision loss, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Atropine
Amoxapine
Doxepin
Nicardipine
Trihexyphenidyl
Clozapine
Doxylamine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine relaxes the smooth muscles of the stomach and intestines and relieves muscle spasms and cramps.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antispasmodics, Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Schedule
Schedule H
Cimetropium bromide [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 10 December 2018]. Available from:
Cimetropium - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 10 December 2018]. Available from:
Oral cimetropium bromide, a new antimuscarinic drug, for long-term treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. - PubMed - NCBI [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 22 January 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 22 Jan 2019
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