Medicine : Cycloran

Name:Cycloran
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:Active Healthcare
Generic Use:Dicyclomine , Ranitidine
Composition:Dicyclomine(10W/V) , Ranitidine(150W/V)
Substitutes:cycloran , takd , avispas , cycloran , takd , avispas


Generic ( Dicyclomine )


Typical use Of Dicyclomine :To Treat Periodic Spasm And Pain In Abdomen, Stomach And Intestinal Cramps, Functional Bowel Or Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Urinary Incontinence.
Mechanism of action of Dicyclomine :Dicyclomine Acts By Relieving The Smooth Muscle Contraction Of The Gastrointestinal Tract Via Dual Action: (i) By A Specific Action (anticholinergic), Which Reduces Muscle Contractions And (ii) By A Direct Effect Upon Smooth Muscle Of The Stomach And Intestine (musculotropic) Leading To Muscle Relaxations, And Decrease In Contraction And Pain.
Drug Interaction of Dicyclomine :Inhibits Effects Of Glaucoma Therapy, May Increase Certain Actions Or Side Effects Of Anticholinergic Drugs (atropine, Glycopyrrolate, Scopolamine), Antiarrhythmic Agents (disopyramide, Quinidine), Antihistamines (chlorpheniramine, Levocetirizine), Antipsychotic Agents (phenothiazines), Certain Drugs Used To Treat Parkinson's Disease (benztropine, Trihexyphenidyl, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Methylene Blue, Moclobemide, Phenelzine, Procarbazine, Rasagiline, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine), Drugs For Sleep Or Anxiety (alprazolam, Diazepam, Zolpidem), Narcotic Analgesics (meperidine), Tricyclic Antidepressants (amitriptyline), Nitrates And Nitrites. Antacids May Also Interfere With Action Of Dicyclomine. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Dicyclomine :Constipation, Bloating, Stomach Pain, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Dry Eye, Blurred Vision, Urge To Vomit (nausea), Tingling, Confusion, Unusual Thoughts Or Behavior, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nervousness, And Difficulty Or Pain On Passing Urine.

INTERACTIONS OF DICYCLOMINE

How Dicyclomine will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Dicyclomine will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Dicyclomine

No Studies Found





Generic ( Ranitidine )


Typical use Of Ranitidine :To Treat Non-cancerous Ulcers In The Stomach And Intestine And Heartburn
Mechanism of action of Ranitidine :Ranitidine Reduces The Action Of A Protein (H2 Receptor) In The Stomach And Intestine Which Are Involved In Producing Acid Thereby Decreasing Acid Formation. It Blocks Acid Production Triggered By Chemicals Called Histamine.
Drug Interaction of Ranitidine :Antacids And Sucralfate Reduce Ranitidine Levels In Blood (reducing Its Effectiveness); Ranitidine Increases Levels Of Theophylline, Lidocaine, Procainamide, Diazepam, Phenytoin, Triazolam And Decreases Levels Of Ketoconazole. It May Also Interact With Atazanavir, Delavirdine, Dasatinib, Gefitinib, Pazopanib, Raltegravir And Triazolam. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Ranitidine :Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Weakness, Pain In Abdomen, Constipation, Diarrhea, Urge To Vomit (nausea),allergy (skin Rashes With Itching And Blisters), Low White Blood Cell Count (leucopenia), Low Platelet Count (thrombocytopenia), Sometimes May Lead To Incomplete Or Defective Development Of Bone Marrow (hypoplasia Or Aplasia).

INTERACTIONS OF RANITIDINE

How Ranitidine will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Ranitidine will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safer: Drug Has Been Studied In Few Breastfeeding Women And The Evidence Shows That There Is No Increase In Side Effects In The Infants, Or The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Ranitidine

No Studies Found