Dicyclomine: study card

Dicyclomine — Antispasmodic / anticholinergic (antimuscarinic). Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.

Generic name: Dicyclomine
Class: Antispasmodic / anticholinergic (antimuscarinic)
Mechanism: Relieves gastrointestinal smooth-muscle spasm. Animal studies indicate both antimuscarinic effects at acetylcholine receptors and a direct smooth-muscle (musculotropic) effect.
Used for: Functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome; pediatric safety and effectiveness are not established
Common side effects: Dizziness; Dry mouth; Blurred vision; Nausea; Somnolence
Warnings: Heat prostration from decreased sweating; Psychosis and delirium, particularly in susceptible patients; Contraindicated in glaucoma or obstructive uropathy; Contraindicated in infants younger than 6 months and nursing mothers
Interactions: Antiglaucoma agents; Other anticholinergic agents; Antacids

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Label date: 20260818 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.

Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.

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Pronunciation

Dicyclomine: dye-SYE-kloe-meen

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Body system

GI · 22 Drug cards

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