Cimetropium Bromide
About Cimetropium Bromide
Cimetropium Bromide belongs to a class of drugs called 'antispasmodics' (spasm and cramps reliever) primarily used to treat and relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain and cramps associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disease that affects the large intestine. IBS is also known as spastic colon, irritable colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis. An irritable bowel syndrome is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together.
Cimetropium Bromide contains Cimetropium Bromide, an antispasmodic that works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the intestine. Thus, it provides relief from painful muscle spasms and reduces stomach pain.
Take Cimetropium Bromide as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cimetropium Bromide for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may have mouth dryness, reduced bronchial secretions, vision disturbances, skin flushing and dryness, bradycardia, tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, constipation and upset stomach. Most of these side effects of Cimetropium Bromide do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Before taking the Cimetropium Bromide, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Cimetropium Bromide may temporarily blur your vision; therefore, wait until your vision is back to normal before using any machinery or driving. There is limited information about the usage of Cimetropium Bromide in paediatric patients.
Uses of Cimetropium Bromide
Medicinal Benefits
Cimetropium Bromide contains Cimetropium bromide, an antispasmodic agent used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Cimetropium Bromide relieves smooth muscle contractions of the stomach and intestine. Cimetropium Bromide relaxes the muscles in the intestine's walls and relieves painful muscle spasms. Thus, it reduces stomach pain caused by spasms, cramps, bloating and gas formation.
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Side Effects of Cimetropium Bromide
- Mouth dryness
- Reduced bronchial secretions
- Pupil dilatation
- Vision disturbances
- Skin flushing and dryness
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Arrhythmias
- Constipation
- Upset stomach
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common large intestine disease. IBS is also known as irritable colon, spastic colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis. An irritable bowel syndrome is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together. The exact cause is unknown, but common causes of IBS are acidity, stress, carbonated foods and beverages, irregular hormone levels, certain foods, and medications. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, gas, constipation, and/or diarrhoea.
FAQs
Cimetropium Bromide contains Cimetropium bromide, an antispasmodic that works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the intestine. Thus, it reduces stomach pain caused by spasms, cramps, bloating and gas formation.
Cimetropium Bromide should be used with caution in glaucoma patients as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have glaucoma, please inform your doctor before taking Cimetropium Bromide.
Vision disturbances may be a side effect of Cimetropium Bromide. It usually does not require medical attention and gradually resolves over time. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Cimetropium Bromide is contraindicated for those who are allergic or sensitive to any component present in it or suffer from Prostatic enlargement (prostate gland enlargement that can cause urination difficulty), paralytic ileus or pyloric stenosis (intestinal obstruction).
