Propantheline bromide Dosage, Interactions, Side Effects, How to Use
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Propantheline bromide
Propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine)
Propantheline bromide
(proh-
PAN-thih-leen)
Pregnancy Category: C
Norpanth
Pro-Banthine
Propanthel
(Rx)
Classification:
Anticholinergic, antispasmodic (quaternary ammonium compound)
See Also:
See also
Cholinergic Blocking Agents
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Action/Kinetics:
Duration: 6 hr. Metabolized in the liver and excreted through the urine.
Uses:
Adjunct in peptic ulcer therapy. Spastic and inflammatory disease of GI and urinary tracts. Control of salivation and enuresis. Duodenography. Second-line therapy for urinary incontinence.
Special Concerns:
Safety and effectiveness for use in children with peptic ulcer have not been established.
How Supplied:
Tablet: 7.5 mg, 15 mg
Dosage
?Tablets
GI problems.
Adults: 15 mg 30 min before meals and 30 mg at bedtime. Reduce dose to 7.5 mg t.i.d. for mild symptoms, geriatric clients, or clients of small stature.
Pediatric: 0.375 mg/kg (10 mg/m
2) q.i.d. with dose being adjusted as needed.
Urinary incontinence.
Adults: 7.5-30 mg 3-5 times/day; in some, doses as high as 15-60 mg q.i.d. may be needed. |
