common/hyoscine

OBJECTIVE Easy common bile duct (CBD) cannulation is associated with low complication rate. This study aimed to investigate the potential impact of nitroglycerin and glucagon administration on selective CBD cannulation and prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis. METHODS A prospective single center,

BACKGROUND Hyoscine N-butyl bromide/scopolamine (H/S) is a type of anticholinergic agent that is commonly used as an antispasmodic drug. We have evaluated the effects of crushed H/S smoking in prisoners who illicitly abused this drug. METHODS All imprisoned cases with at least a 3-month history of

Hyoscine N-butyl bromide, also known as scopolamine, is a type of antimuscarinic agent. This drug is associated with numerous common side effects, including abdominal fullness, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, skin flushing, tachycardia, decreased sweating, and salivation. The most

BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal spasms and cramps are common in children as well as in adults. Alternative medical practices such as chiropractice and homeopathy are becoming increasingly popular in Europe and the USA. The effectiveness and tolerability of the homeopathic preparation Spascupreel was

Clozapine is the only evidence-based antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. However, it has considerable side effects, limiting its usability and reducing patients' adherence. One of the most common and distressing side effects is hypersalivation, which can be debilitating,

The 'death rattle' is a common symptom among dying people, and causes a great deal of anxiety and upset to relatives and carers, including nurses. A mini-review was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of two drugs--hyoscine hydrobromide and glycopyrronium--in drying up respiratory secretions

OBJECTIVE Hyoscine-N-butylbromide (HB) is an anticholinergic drug used in digital subtraction angiography of the aortoiliac region because it decreases bowel gas movement artifact. HB also causes an increase in heart rate. We investigated whether this could cause silent myocardial ischemia (SMI) in

The administration of drugs by subcutaneous infusion is routinely practiced in palliative medicine for the management of patients who are no longer able to take oral medication. It is common for two or more drugs to be combined in subcutaneous solutions. The combination of an opioid with other drugs

BACKGROUND Combination of drugs for subcutaneous infusion is common practice in palliative medicine, however, there is no information pertaining to the compatibility and stability of tramadol combined in ternary admixtures and no information exists regarding its clinical

BACKGROUND More than two-thirds of patients with metastatic cancer experience pain. Tramadol is one of the most interesting and useful weak opioids used by palliative care units to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Relief of distressful symptoms in terminally ill patients is of prime

OBJECTIVE Current British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines suggest that hyoscine-n-butylbromide (Buscopan) should be avoided during colonoscopy in patients with a history of angle-closure glaucoma. Angle-closure glaucoma, however, is not very common, is asymptomatic before onset and is

BACKGROUND Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) is the most common treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Urinary tract catheter is inserted post-operatively which results in catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) in many patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the

OBJECTIVE Acute gastric or intestinal spasm-like pain is common in clinical setting. Hyoscine butylbromide (HBB), an anti-cholinergic agent, relieves pain in stomach and bowel cramps by inhibiting smooth muscle contractility. In this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of parenteral

Clozapine is the only medication licensed for the treatment of resistant schizophrenia in the UK. Although efficacious, a common and unpopular side effect of clozapine treatment is clozapine-induced hypersalivation (CIH), which can contribute to non-adherence. The standard treatment for CIH in the