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Bentyl Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dicyclomine HCl 10mg/mL; soln for IM inj.
Pharmacological Class
Anticholinergic.
See Also
How Supplied
Caps, tabs, syrup—contact supplier; Amps (2mL)—5
Manufacturer
Bentyl Injection Indications
Indications
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Bentyl Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by IM route only. 10–20mg four times daily for max 1–2 days when oral therapy is not feasible.
Children
<6mos: see Contraindications. ≥6mos: consult manufacturer.
Bentyl Injection Contraindications
Contraindications
Glaucoma. Unstable cardiovascular status. GI or urinary tract obstruction. Severe ulcerative colitis. Myasthenia gravis. Reflux esophagitis. Children <6months of age. Nursing mothers.
Bentyl Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Bentyl Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Inj: avoid IV administration (may cause thrombosis, inj site reactions). Autonomic neuropathy. Hepatic or renal impairment. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Salmonella dysentery. Toxic megacolon. Ulcerative colitis. GI or GU obstruction. High environmental temperature. Diarrhea. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.B).
Bentyl Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Bentyl Injection Interactions
Interactions
Antacids may inhibit absorption; avoid. May antagonize anti-glaucoma agents or drugs that alter GI motility (eg, metoclopramide). Antagonized by agents used to treat achlorhydria and those used to test gastric secretion. Additive anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics, narcotic analgesics, type I antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, antipsychotics, tricyclics, amantadine, benzodiazepines, MAOIs, nitrites, nitrates, sympathomimetics. May affect absorption of sust rel dosage forms.
Bentyl Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, somnolence, asthenia, and nervousness; cardiovascular and CNS symptoms (eg, psychosis, delirium). Fatal reactions have occurred in infants.
Bentyl Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Bentyl Injection Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Bentyl.
Bentyl Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature
