Buscogast 20mg Injection

Buscogast 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It relieves cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter. It is also be used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). Buscogast 20mg Injection is generally administered by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dryness in the mouth, and dilatation of the pupil. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Buscogast 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse.

• Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
• Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Buscogast 20mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

• Blurred vision
• Increased heart rate
• Dryness in mouth
• Diarrhea
• Dilatation of pupil

AlcoholUNSAFE

Buscogast 20mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Buscogast 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Buscogast 20mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.

DrivingUNSAFE

Buscogast 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Buscogast 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buscogast 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Buscogast 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buscogast 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Buscogast 20mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class

Scopolamine Alkaloid

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal

Action Class

Anticholinergics