Buscopan Injection

(Hyoscine Butylbromide)

The active ingredient in Buscopan is hyoscine butylbromide. It is an antispasmodic and anticholinergic drug. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles found in the urinary and gastrointestinal tract.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and read all documents provided, including the full Prescribing Information, FDA-Approved Product Labeling, Instructions for Use, and Medication Guide before using Buscopan injection. However, the following is a synopsis of the general guidelines for the use of Buscopan injection:

• The administration of Buscopan is parenteral, which can be intramuscularly or intravenously. Usually, one Buscopan ampule is given, but in the case of an endoscopy, the ampules can be given more frequently.
• This medication may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Therefore, caution should be recommended when driving a car or operating machinery.

The most common side effects of Buscopan injection include:

• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Urinary retention
• Blurred vision
• Increased heart rate
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness

Some individuals may experience serious side effects while using Buscopan injection. These adverse events may require immediate medical attention. If you experience any of the following, contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency medical help:

• Severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis: difficulty breathing, anaphylactic shock, skin reactions, including rashes or hives
• Seriously high heart rate (tachycardia)
• Loss of vision
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)

These are not all of the possible side effects of Buscopan injection. You should always seek medical advice from your healthcare provider for any questions or concerns about your medical condition or medical treatment. Read all patient information, medication guides, or drug information sheets that come with this medication. You can also report adverse effects to the Food and Drug Administration at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before starting Buscopan injection, it is crucial to discuss any existing health conditions with your healthcare provider. You should be sure that your healthcare provider is aware of all your medical conditions, including:

• Myasthenia gravis
• Previous anaphylactic reaction or a known allergy to Buscopan
• Bowel obstruction
• Heart problems
• Prostate problems, including prostatic hypertrophy
• Megacolon
• Glaucoma

• Hypersensitivity to this medication or any of its inactive ingredients, including sodium chloride, carnauba wax, povidone, calcium hydrogen phosphate, stearic acid, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, acacia
• Myasthenia gravis
• Obstruction in the ileus
• Megacolon
• Tachycardia
• Prostatic enlargement with urinary retention
• Narrow-angle glaucoma

The injection of Buscopan will begin working within 15 minutes.

When Buscopan injection is taken with other prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements, it may change how they work or increase the frequency or severity of side effects. Make sure that you tell your healthcare professional about anything that you are taking to avoid any negative drug interactions, including:

• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Antipsychotics
• Metoclopramide
• Disopyramide
• Antihistamines
• Amantadine
• Atropine
• Medications that control heart rate, including quinidine

This injection solution is available in a concentration of 20mg/mL.

This medication should be stored at a temperature and out of the reach of children.

The pharmaceutical company that manufactures Buscopan injection is Sanofi.

There are lower-cost alternatives to the brand-name Buscopan.

Before stopping this medication, consult your healthcare provider.

This medication is generally not recommended to be taken during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have any plans to become pregnant. They will know or recommend what is best for you.

It is not known if Buscopan is found in breast milk. It is generally not recommended to use while breastfeeding. Notify your doctor if you are already breastfeeding or if you have any plans to breastfeed.