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Bentyl (Dicyclomine Capsules and Tablets) and Severe ulcerative colitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Bentyl (Dicyclomine Capsules and Tablets) and disease Severe ulcerative colitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Bentyl (Dicyclomine Capsules and Tablets) <> Severe ulcerative colitis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Therapy with dicyclomine is contraindicated in patients with severe ulcerative colitis. Antimuscarinic agents, such as dicyclomine may suppress intestinal motility and produce paralytic ileus with resultant precipitation of toxic megacolon. Antimuscarinic agents should be administered cautiously to patients with ulcerative colitis.

Bentyl (Dicyclomine Capsules and Tablets)

Generic Name: dicyclomine

Brand Name: Bentyl, Dibent, Dicyclocot

Synonyms: Bentyl

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