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What is Nulev used for?
Nulev is a prescription medication used to treat a variety of stomach problems such as cramps and irritable bowel syndrome. It may also be used to treat other conditions such as bladder and bowel control problems, cramping caused by gallstones and kidney stones, and Parkinson’s disease.
What is the generic of Nulev?
Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach/intestinal problems such as cramps and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to treat other conditions such as bladder and bowel control problems, cramping pain caused by kidney stones and gallstones, and Parkinson’s disease.
What does hyoscyamine do to the body?
It works by decreasing the motion of the stomach and intestines and the secretion of stomach fluids, including acid. Hyoscyamine is also used in the treatment of bladder spasms, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, cystitis, and pancreatitis.
What drugs should not be taken with hyoscyamine?
Common medications that may interact with hyoscyamine include:
- antacids, such as aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide.
- antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine.
- antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine or promethazine.
Is hyoscyamine a pain killer?
Can I take hyoscyamine after eating?
Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take with food. If you break or open a hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine capsule, avoid inhaling the powder medicine inside the capsule. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Does hyoscyamine help with gas?
Hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine is a combination medicine that is used to treat indigestion (upset stomach, gas, bloating), and to reduce stomach acid.
Is hyoscyamine a muscle relaxer?
This medication works by decreasing acid production in the stomach, slowing down the natural movements of the gut, and relaxing muscles in many organs (such as the stomach, intestines, bladder, kidney, gallbladder). Hyoscyamine also lessens the amount of certain body fluids (e.g., saliva, sweat).
Does hyoscyamine help poop?
And anticholinergic and antispasmodic medications such as hyoscyamine and dicyclomine can relieve bowel spasms, but they may worsen constipation and lead to difficulty urinating.
Does hyoscyamine help trapped gas?
Is it OK to change the dose of NuLev?
You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take NuLev (hyoscyamine orally disintegrating tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take NuLev?
What are the uses of the drug NuLev?
Uses of NuLev: It is used to slow the speed in the stomach and GI (gastrointestinal) tract. It is used to treat loose stools (diarrhea). It is used to treat GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers. It is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. It is used to treat muscle spasms of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract, gallbladder system, or urinary system.
What are the side effects of hyoscyamine in humans?
Hyoscyamine decreases the activity of muscles in the intestine and lower urinary tract. It reduces the production of sweat, saliva, digestive juices, urine, and tears. It also reduces the production of bronchial secretions. What are the side effects of dicyclomine and hyoscyamine?
What’s the generic name for the drug hyoscyamine?
Hyoscyamine Generic name: hyoscyamine (hye oh SYE a meen) Brand name: Anaspaz, Ed Spaz, Hyosyne, Levbid, Levsin, NuLev, Symax SR,…show all 27 brand names