dicyclomine

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Dicyclomine is a drug used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is classified as an antidiarrheal drug and works by slowing intestinal motility. This action helps to relieve pain associated with abdominal cramping, which is a common symptom of IBS. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic drug and may be prescribed alongside other treatments for IBS, such as dietary changes and stress management.12

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atropine
…on the central nervous system; dicyclomine exerts direct relaxant effects on the gastrointestinal tract and is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome; and oxybutynin acts on the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder and is used in the treatment of overactive bladder.
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…on the central nervous system; dicyclomine exerts direct relaxant effects on the gastrointestinal tract and is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome; and oxybutynin acts on the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder and is used in the treatment of overactive bladder.
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antidiarrheal drug
…and anticholinergic drugs, such as dicyclomine and atropine, may be used to slow intestinal motility and to relieve pain associated with abdominal cramping. The opiate derivative diphenoxylate typically is given with atropine in a combination marketed as Lomotil. Although opioids carry a risk of dependency and addiction, codeine and the…
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…and anticholinergic drugs, such as dicyclomine and atropine, may be used to slow intestinal motility and to relieve pain associated with abdominal cramping. The opiate derivative diphenoxylate typically is given with atropine in a combination marketed as Lomotil. Although opioids carry a risk of dependency and addiction, codeine and the…
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