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Pamine

Generic Name: Methscopolamine Methscopolamine METH-skoe-POL-a-meen meen
The Brand Names are Pamine and Pamine Forte.
The Class of Drug: Anticholinergics and antispasmodics

What is Pamine?

Pamine can reduce the amount of secretions from certain organs of the body, including the stomach.

Pamine helps lower the acidity in the stomach and reduce the risk of developing peptic ulcers. Pamine is not a cure for an ulcer.Pamine can also be employed for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline.

Side effects of Pamine

Contact a medical professional immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, like hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of your lips, face, or tongue,

Pamine may cause serious side effects. Take a break from Pamine and contact your physician immediately if you experience:

  • Urination that is painful or difficult
  • Very little or no urine;
  • Beats of your heart, or the sound of fluttering your chest
  • Severe diarrhea;
  • Confusion, nervousness.

Common adverse effects of pamine can include:

  • Headache;
  • Drowsiness, dizziness;
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea, vomiting, constipation, and bloating;
  • Lips dry; diminished taste perception;
  • less sweating, less sweating
  • Trouble sleeping.

This isn't a complete list of possible side effects, and other side effects could be present. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on the effects. You can report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

It is not recommended to use Pamine when you suffer from glaucoma, bladder obstruction, or other issues with urination, myasthenia gravis, or severe constipation. stomach or obstruction of the bowel (including paralytic ileus or toxic megacolon).

Before you take this drug

You shouldn't make use of Pamine. If you have an allergy to pamine or are suffering from:

  • Glaucoma;
  • Bladder obstruction or other issues;
  • An obstruction in the bowel or stomach (including paralytic ileus);
  • Myasthenia gravis;
  • Extreme constipation, colitis, and toxic megacolon

Speak to your doctor if you have ever suffered from:

  • An enlarged prostate;
  • Heart-related problems;
  • High blood pressure;
  • Kidney disease or liver failure;
  • A thyroid disorder
  • A colostomy or ileostomy.

Adults who are older may become more susceptible to the side effects of this drug.

It is unclear if this medication will cause harm to a baby who is not yet born. Consult your physician if you are expecting or planning to become pregnant.

Pamine may slow down the production of breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding a child.Pamine is not a drug that is approved to be used by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How to take Pamine?

Follow the instructions on your prescription label, and review all medication guides and instructions. The doctor might alter your dosage. Follow the medication exactly as prescribed.

Pamine is typically consumed 30 minutes prior to meals and before bedtime. Follow the instructions of your physician for dosage.Your doctor will examine your health frequently.Maintain room temperature and clear of moisture and heat.

What happens If I miss a dose?

Do not take the medicine for as long as you can. However, avoid any missed doses if it's nearing the time to take the next dose. Don't take two doses at once.

What happens if I overdose?

Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the Poison Help line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222.

Some signs of overdose include behavior changes, feeling agitated muscles, weakness in the muscles, and losing movement throughout the body. It could also cause falling asleep or slow breathing.

What should be avoided?

Beware of becoming dehydrated or overheated during workouts and in hot temperatures. Pamine may cause sweating to decrease and increase your risk of becoming vulnerable to suffering from heat exhaustion.

Pamine can cause dizziness and blurred vision and affect your ability to react. Avoid driving and other hazardous activities until you are aware of the effects this medication will have on you.Alcohol consumption with this medicine may cause unwanted side effects.

Interaction with other drugs

Pamine can slow the digestion process, which makes it more difficult for the body to absorb other medications that you consume through your mouth. Talk to your doctor if one of your oral medicines doesn't seem to be working in the same way while you're taking it.

Making use of pamine together with other medications that cause you to become drowsy could increase the severity of this effect. Talk to your doctor prior to using opioids, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, or other medications to treat anxiety and seizures.

Discuss with your doctor your other medications, particularly:

  • Atropine;
  • Cold or allergy medicine containing an antihistamine (Benadryl and others);
  • Medicines used to cure the symptoms of Parkinson's disease;
  • Other medicines to treat excessive gastric acid, stomach ulcers, motion sickness, or IBS;
  • Bladder or urinary medicines—darifenacin, fesoterodine, oxybutynin, tolterodine, solifenacin;
  • Bronchodilators—aclidinium, ipratropium, tiotropium, and umeclidinium.

This list isn't exhaustive. Other drugs can also impact Pamine, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. There are many possible interactions between drugs that are listed here.

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