Information AboutAntispasmodic |
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| anticholinergics | |
| gastrointestinal system drugs | |
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EXAMPLES Both Dicyclomine and Hyoscyamine are antispasmodic due to their Anticholinergic action. Both of these drugs have general side effects and can worsen Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease .1 Peppermint Oil has been traditionally used as an antispasmodic, and a review of studies on the topic found that it "could be efficacious for symptom relief in IBS "2 (as an antispasmodic) although more carefully controlled studies are needed. A later study showed it is an effective antispasmodic when test-applied topically to the intestine during Endoscopy .3 SEE ALSO REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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