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Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindicatio N Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities

Hyoscine-N-Butylbromide is an antispasmodic drug used to treat abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome. It works by interfering with acetylcholine transmission in the parasympathetic nervous system. Some potential side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. Nurses should check for contraindications before administering, dilute it with saline and inject slowly, and monitor for signs of irritation or adverse reactions.

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Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindicatio N Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities

Hyoscine-N-Butylbromide is an antispasmodic drug used to treat abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome. It works by interfering with acetylcholine transmission in the parasympathetic nervous system. Some potential side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. Nurses should check for contraindications before administering, dilute it with saline and inject slowly, and monitor for signs of irritation or adverse reactions.

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Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of Indication Contraindicatio Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities

Action n
Generic Name Therapeutic Acts by General Myasthenia CNS: dizziness, Before
Hyoscine-N- Classification interfering with Indication Gravis, anaphylactic reactions,  Check for any contraindications.
Butylbromide Antispasmodic the transmission Relief of Megacolon and anaphylactic shock,  Drug compatibility should be
Pharmacologic of nerve spasm of narrow angle increased ICP, monitored closely
Trade Name Classification impulses by genito- glaucoma, disorientation, restlessness, 
Buscopan Anticholinergic acetylcholine in urinary tract hypersensitivity irritability, dizziness, During
the and gastro- to HNBB and drowsiness, headache,  Check for any signs of skin
Patient’s Dose Pregnancy parasympathetic intestinal other components confusion, hallucination, irritation around IV site.
1 amp q8hr PRN Category nervous system. tract and for of the product delirium, impaired memory  Dilute required dose to 10ml
abdominal pain C the CV: hypotension, with normal saline. Inject slowly
symptomatic tachycardia, palpitations, over 3-5 minutes.
Dose relief of flushing  Give into side arm when the
IV: 20 mg in 1 ml Onset Irritable GI: dry mouth, constipation, above IV fluids are being
solution IV: 2-3 min Bowel nausea, epigastric distress infused.
PO: 10mg (white) Peak Syndrome DERM: flushing, After
unknown dyshidrosis  Raise side rails as precaution
Availability Duration Patient’s GU: Urinary retention, because it can temporarily cause
Intravenous: 4-6 hr Indication urinary hesitancy excitement or disorientation,
 20 mg in 1 ml Abdominal Resp: dyspnea, bronchial become drowsy
Solution pain plugging, depressed  In case of overdose, keep
 Normal saline, respiration emergency equipment available.
5% glucose EENT: mydriasis, dilated  Store drug at room temperature
and sodium pupils, blurred vision, and protect from light.
chloride photophobia, increased  Record and Document.
PO: ocular pressure, difficulty of
 10 mg swallowing
Route
PO, IV, IM, SC

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