Spasypen 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps.

Spasypen 10mg Injection is given 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 dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, weakness and nervousness. 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. It may 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. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Spasypen 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It should not be used in infants less than six months of age.

Uses of Spasypen Injection

Benefits of Spasypen Injection

In Abdominal pain

Spasypen 10mg Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

In Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Spasypen 10mg Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Spasypen 10mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

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Side effects of Spasypen Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Spasypen

Nausea
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Dryness in mouth
Nervousness
Weakness

How to use Spasypen Injection

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

How Spasypen Injection works

Spasypen 10mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Spasypen 10mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Spasypen 10mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Spasypen 10mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Spasypen 10mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Spasypen 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Spasypen 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Spasypen 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Spasypen 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Spasypen Injection?

If you miss a dose of Spasypen 10mg 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.

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Quick tips

Spasypen 10mg Injection is given as an injection into muscles by your doctor only.
It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Spasypen 10mg Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tertiary Amines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anticholinergic- antispasmodic

Patient concerns

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Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

take cobadex czs once daily for 1 monthevion 400 mg once daily for 1 month

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Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take bilbadi churan 1 spoon twice , stop IBS tablet 2 tablet twice with waterKutajarisht 20 ml twice after meal

FAQs

Is Spasypen 10mg Injection safe?

Spasypen 10mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Spasypen 10mg Injection gluten free?

Spasypen 10mg Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content

Does Spasypen 10mg Injection help nausea?

Spasypen 10mg Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Spasypen 10mg Injection.

Does Spasypen 10mg Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?

Spasypen 10mg Injection may cause constipation.

Is Spasypen 10mg Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?

Spasypen 10mg Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine

Is Spasypen 10mg Injection a muscle relaxer?

Yes, Spasypen 10mg Injection is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles

Can I take Spasypen 10mg Injection for diarrhea?

Spasypen 10mg Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.

Can I take Spasypen 10mg Injection for menstrual cramps?

Spasypen 10mg Injection mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps

Does Spasypen 10mg Injection make you drowsy?

Spasypen 10mg Injection may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy

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There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.

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