methscopolamine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Pamine, Pamine Forte

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatricGeriatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 2.5mg
  • 5mg

Peptic Ulcer Disease

2.5 mg PO q8hr PC AND 2.5-5 mg PO qHS (4 daily doses)

May increase to 20 mg/day initial dose, no more than 30 mg/day

Administration

30 minutes before meals and bedtime

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 2.5mg
  • 5mg

Peptic Ulcer Disease (Off-label)

0.2 mg/kg/day OR 6 mg/sq.meter/day divided q8hr PO  

Administration

30 minutes before meals & bedtime

Peptic ulcer disease

2.5 mg PO q8hr PC AND 2.5-5 mg PO qHS (4 daily doses)

May increase to 20 mg/day initial dose, no more than 30 mg/day

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              • glucagon

                glucagon increases toxicity of methscopolamine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of anticholinergic drugs and glucagon increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions due to additive effects on inhibition of gastrointestinal motility. .

              • glucagon intranasal

                glucagon intranasal increases toxicity of methscopolamine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of anticholinergic drugs and glucagon increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions due to additive effects on inhibition of gastrointestinal motility. .

              • glycopyrronium tosylate topical

                glycopyrronium tosylate topical, methscopolamine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of glycopyrronium tosylate topical with other anticholinergic medications may result in additive anticholinergic adverse effects.

              • pramlintide

                pramlintide, methscopolamine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Synergistic inhibition of GI motility.

              • revefenacin

                revefenacin and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may cause additive anticholinergic effects.

              • secretin

                methscopolamine decreases effects of secretin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may cause a hyporesponse to stimulation testing with secretin. Discontinue anticholinergic drugs at least 5 half-lives before administering secretin.

              • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

                methscopolamine, umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use with other anticholinergic-containing drugs may lead to additive anticholinergic adverse effects.

              Monitor Closely (101)

              • abobotulinumtoxinA

                abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. .

              • aclidinium

                methscopolamine and aclidinium both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aluminum hydroxide

                aluminum hydroxide decreases levels of methscopolamine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amantadine

                methscopolamine, amantadine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased anticholinergic adverse effects.

              • amitriptyline

                methscopolamine and amitriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amoxapine

                methscopolamine and amoxapine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • anticholinergic/sedative combos

                anticholinergic/sedative combos and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aripiprazole

                methscopolamine decreases levels of aripiprazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of aripiprazole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                aripiprazole increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • atracurium

                atracurium and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atropine

                atropine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atropine IV/IM

                atropine IV/IM and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • belladonna alkaloids

                belladonna alkaloids and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • belladonna and opium

                methscopolamine and belladonna and opium both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • benperidol

                methscopolamine decreases levels of benperidol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of benperidol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                benperidol increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • benztropine

                benztropine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic adverse effects may be seen with concurrent use.

              • bethanechol

                bethanechol increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

                buprenorphine, long-acting injection increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of buprenorphine with anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus.

              • calcium carbonate

                calcium carbonate decreases levels of methscopolamine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • carbachol

                carbachol increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cevimeline

                cevimeline increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorpromazine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                chlorpromazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • cisatracurium

                cisatracurium and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clomipramine

                methscopolamine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clozapine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of clozapine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of clozapine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                clozapine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • cyclizine

                cyclizine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cyclobenzaprine

                cyclobenzaprine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • darifenacin

                darifenacin and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • desipramine

                methscopolamine and desipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dicyclomine

                dicyclomine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diphenhydramine

                diphenhydramine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • donepezil

                donepezil increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • donepezil transdermal

                donepezil transdermal, methscopolamine. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dosulepin

                methscopolamine and dosulepin both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • doxepin

                methscopolamine and doxepin both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • droperidol

                methscopolamine decreases levels of droperidol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of droperidol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                droperidol increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • echothiophate iodide

                echothiophate iodide increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fesoterodine

                fesoterodine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • flavoxate

                flavoxate and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fluphenazine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of fluphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of fluphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                fluphenazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • galantamine

                galantamine increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • glycopyrrolate

                glycopyrrolate and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • glycopyrrolate inhaled

                glycopyrrolate inhaled and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • haloperidol

                methscopolamine decreases levels of haloperidol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of haloperidol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                haloperidol increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • henbane

                henbane and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • homatropine

                homatropine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • huperzine A

                huperzine A increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hyoscyamine

                hyoscyamine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hyoscyamine spray

                hyoscyamine spray and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • iloperidone

                methscopolamine decreases levels of iloperidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of iloperidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                iloperidone increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • imipramine

                methscopolamine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ipratropium

                ipratropium and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to the poor systemic absorption of ipratropium, interaction unlikely at regularly recommended dosages.

              • lofepramine

                methscopolamine and lofepramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • loxapine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of loxapine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of loxapine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                loxapine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • loxapine inhaled

                loxapine inhaled increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of loxapine inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • maprotiline

                methscopolamine and maprotiline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • meclizine

                meclizine and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • metoclopramide intranasal

                methscopolamine will decrease the level or effect of metoclopramide intranasal by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of metoclopramide intranasal with drugs that impair GI motility may decrease systemic absorption of metoclopramide. Monitor for reduced therapeutic effect.

              • neostigmine

                neostigmine increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nortriptyline

                methscopolamine and nortriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • olanzapine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of olanzapine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of olanzapine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                olanzapine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • oliceridine

                methscopolamine increases toxicity of oliceridine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. Monitor for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility if oliceridine is coadministered with anticholinergics.

              • onabotulinumtoxinA

                onabotulinumtoxinA and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • orphenadrine

                methscopolamine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxybutynin

                methscopolamine and oxybutynin both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxybutynin topical

                methscopolamine and oxybutynin topical both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxybutynin transdermal

                methscopolamine and oxybutynin transdermal both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • paliperidone

                methscopolamine decreases levels of paliperidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of paliperidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                paliperidone increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • pancuronium

                methscopolamine and pancuronium both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • perphenazine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of perphenazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of perphenazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                perphenazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • physostigmine

                physostigmine increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pilocarpine

                pilocarpine increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pimozide

                methscopolamine decreases levels of pimozide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of pimozide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pimozide increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • prabotulinumtoxinA

                methscopolamine, prabotulinumtoxinA. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects.

              • pralidoxime

                methscopolamine and pralidoxime both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • prochlorperazine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of prochlorperazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of prochlorperazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                prochlorperazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • promethazine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of promethazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of promethazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                promethazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • propantheline

                methscopolamine and propantheline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • protriptyline

                methscopolamine and protriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pyridostigmine

                pyridostigmine increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • quetiapine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of quetiapine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of quetiapine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                quetiapine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • rapacuronium

                methscopolamine and rapacuronium both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • risperidone

                methscopolamine decreases levels of risperidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of risperidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                risperidone increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • rocuronium

                methscopolamine and rocuronium both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • scopolamine

                methscopolamine and scopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sodium bicarbonate

                sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of methscopolamine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sodium citrate/citric acid

                sodium citrate/citric acid decreases levels of methscopolamine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • solifenacin

                methscopolamine and solifenacin both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • succinylcholine

                succinylcholine increases and methscopolamine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • thioridazine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of thioridazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of thioridazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                thioridazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • thiothixene

                methscopolamine decreases levels of thiothixene by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of thiothixene by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                thiothixene increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • tiotropium

                methscopolamine and tiotropium both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tolterodine

                methscopolamine and tolterodine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trazodone

                methscopolamine and trazodone both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trifluoperazine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of trifluoperazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of trifluoperazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                trifluoperazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • trihexyphenidyl

                methscopolamine and trihexyphenidyl both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.

              • trimipramine

                methscopolamine and trimipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trospium chloride

                methscopolamine and trospium chloride both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • umeclidinium bromide

                umeclidinium bromide and methscopolamine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. If possible, avoid coadministration of additional anticholinergic agents

              • vecuronium

                methscopolamine and vecuronium both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ziprasidone

                methscopolamine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                ziprasidone increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              • zotepine

                methscopolamine decreases levels of zotepine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

                methscopolamine decreases levels of zotepine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              Minor (4)

              • dimenhydrinate

                dimenhydrinate increases toxicity of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              • donepezil

                donepezil decreases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • galantamine

                galantamine decreases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • levodopa

                methscopolamine, levodopa. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Anticholinergic agents may enhance the therapeutic effects of levodopa; however, anticholinergic agents can exacerbate tardive dyskinesia. In high dosage, anticholinergics may decrease the effects of levodopa by delaying its GI absorption. .

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              Adverse Effects

              Frequency Not Defined

              Allergic reaction

              Blurred vision

              Cycloplegia

              Mydriasis

              Headache

              Dizziness

              Drowsiness

              Palpitation

              Tachycardia

              Nausea

              Vomiting

              Taste loss

              Urinary retention

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              Warnings

              Contraindications

              Hypersensitivity to methscopolamine or related compounds

              Closed-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, hemorrhage with cardiovascular instability, paralytic ileus, intestinal atony of elderly/debilitated patient, obstructive uropathy, toxic megacolon, GI obstruction, tachycardia secondary to cardiac insufficiency or thyrotoxicosis

              Cautions

              Renal/hepatic impairment, BPH, CHF, CAD, HTN, COPD, hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis, mitral stenosis, brain damage or spastic paralysis in children, salivary secretion disorder, Down syndrome, autonomic neuropathy, hyperthyroidism, tachyarrhythmia, toxin-mediated diarrhea

              Elderly (see Beers Criteria)

              Risk of heat prostration in high environmental temperature

              May produce drowsiness or blurred vision, caution if performing hazardous tasks

              Use low dosage for patient with increased susceptibility to adverse anti muscarinic effects

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              Pregnancy & Lactation

              Pregnancy Category: C

              Lactation: not known if secreted in breast milk, use caution

              Pregnancy Categories

              A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

              B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

              C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

              D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

              X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

              NA: Information not available.

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              Pharmacology

              Mechanism of Action

              Reduces the volume of the total acid content of gastric secretion, reduces gastric secretion, and inhibits salivation. Peripherally blocks muscarinic receptors

              Pharmacokinetics

              Absorption: Incomplete

              Onset of action: 1 hr

              Duration: 4-6hr

              Excretion: Urine, unabsorbed drug in feces

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              Patient Handout

              Patient Education
              methscopolamine oral

              METHSCOPOLAMINE - ORAL

              (METH-skoe-POL-a-meen)

              COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Pamine, Pamine Forte

              USES: Methscopolamine is used with other drugs to treat a certain type of stomach/intestinal ulcer (peptic ulcer). This medication may help relieve stomach/abdominal pain. However, it has not been shown to be effective in healing these ulcers, preventing them from returning, or preventing other problems caused by ulcers. Methscopolamine works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. It also slows the natural movements of the gut and relaxes the muscles in the stomach/intestines. Methscopolamine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics.

              HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 4 times a day (30 minutes before meals and at bedtime).Antacids lower the absorption of methscopolamine. Do not take this medication at the same time as antacids. If you are taking an antacid, take it after meals and take methscopolamine before meals.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often without your doctor's approval. Your condition will not improve any faster and the risk of serious side effects may increase.Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

              SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation, or abdominal bloating may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To relieve dry eyes, consult your pharmacist for artificial tears or other eye lubricants.To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: decreased sweating, dry/hot/flushed skin, fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations, agitation, nervousness, unusual excitement), difficulty urinating, decreased sexual ability.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: eye pain/swelling/redness, vision changes (such as seeing rainbows around lights at night).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

              PRECAUTIONS: Before taking methscopolamine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to scopolamine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type), difficulty urinating (for example, due to enlarged prostate), other stomach/intestinal problems (such as slow gut, blockage, ulcerative colitis, infection, ileostomy/colostomy patients with diarrhea), overactive thyroid, heart problems (such as coronary artery disease, angina, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat), high blood pressure, heartburn problems (such as acid reflux, hiatal hernia, esophagus problems), certain nervous system problem (autonomic neuropathy), myasthenia gravis, liver problems, kidney problems.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).This medication may make you sweat less, making you more likely to get heat stroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you overheat, quickly look for a place to cool down and rest. Get medical help right away if you have a fever that does not go away, mental/mood changes, headache, or dizziness.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, confusion, unusual excitement, constipation, and urination problems.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

              DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also the How to Use section.Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: potassium tablets/capsules, drugs that are affected by slowed gut movement (such as pramlintide).Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, and opioid pain relievers (such as codeine).Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness or a fast heartbeat. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as gastric secretion tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

              OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: large pupils, hot/dry skin, fever, severe dizziness, severe thirst, difficulty swallowing, mental/mood changes (such as confusion, unusual excitement), fast/irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, inability to move (paralysis), slowed breathing, fainting, seizures.

              NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood cell counts, tests for blood in your stools) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

              MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

              STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

              Information last revised October 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

              IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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