Hyoscyamine Sulfate Solution for injection

Brand Names: HyoMax DT, Hyoscyamine Hydrobromide, Levbid, Donnamar, Nulev, Hyospaz, IB-Stat, Symax FasTab, Hyosyne, Hyosol, See more brands »

Brand Names: HyoMax DT, Hyoscyamine Hydrobromide, Levbid, Donnamar, Nulev, Hyospaz, IB-Stat, Symax FasTab, Hyosyne, Hyosol, Levsin SL, Levsinex SR, Levsin, Symax Duotab, Hyoscyamine TR, Symax SR, A-Spas S/L, Symax SL, Spasdel, HyoMax SL, HyoMax FT, Hyoscyamine Sulfate SR, HyoMax SR, Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Cystospaz-MSee fewer brands »

What is this medicine?

HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by pancreatitis, and in some cases of heart block.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• glaucoma
• heart disease or previous heart attack
• myasthenia gravis
• prostate trouble
• stomach obstruction
• trouble passing urine
• ulcerative colitis
• an unusual or allergic reaction to hyoscyamine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for injection under the skin or into a muscle or vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine?

• amantadine
• antacids
• benztropine
• donepezil
• galantamine
• medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• medicines for hay fever and other allergies
• rivastigmine
• tacrine

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Stay out of bright light and wear sunglasses if this medicine makes your eyes more sensitive to light.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Avoid extreme heat (e.g., hot tubs, saunas). This medicine can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• anxiety or nervousness
• confusion
• dizziness
• feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
• fast, irregular heartbeat
• fever
• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
• unusually weak or tired
• vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• altered taste
• constipation
• nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.