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Quale es le generic de hyochyamine?
Quale es le generic de hyochyamine?
- Hyoscyamine (correct)
- Levsin
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Antispasmodics
Quale es le nomine commercial de hyochyamine?
Quale es le nomine commercial de hyochyamine?
Levsin
In quale class de medicinas se trova hyochyamine?
In quale class de medicinas se trova hyochyamine?
Antispasmodics
Pro quale conditione se usa hyochyamine?
Pro quale conditione se usa hyochyamine?
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Study Notes
Hyoscyamine Overview
- Generic Name: Hyoscyamine
- Trade Name: Levsin
- Drug Class: Antispasmodics, which help relieve muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract.
Medical Uses
- Commonly prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition affecting the large intestine causing symptoms like cramping, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits.
Mechanism of Action
- Acts by inhibiting the activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in the contraction of smooth muscles, thus reducing spasms and discomfort associated with digestive issues.
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