Butropium Bromide
Uses of Butropium Bromide
Butropium Bromide is commonly used for pain relief especially spasmodic pain.
How Butropium Bromide Works
Butropium bromide is an antispasmodic agent. It inhibits acetylcholine receptors leading to reduction of the tone and motility of parasympathetically innervated smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract.
Side Effects of Butropium Bromide
Dryness of the mouth, Impaired urination, Headache, Drowsiness, Tachycardia, Hypotension, Hypersensitivity , Flushing, Impaired ocular accommodation
Warnings
Kidney Limited Data
Butropium Bromide should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease as there is no information regarding the medication and kidney disease.
Alcohol Not Advisable
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Butropium Bromide as there are risks of drowsiness, hypotension, tachycardia and impaired ocular accommodation.
Pregnancy Limited Data
The use of Butropium Bromide in pregnancy is not yet established. It can be administered when the benefit is thought to outweigh the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving Not advisable
Butropium Bromide may cause side effects such as drowsiness, hypotension, tachycardia and impaired ocular accommodation which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Liver Limited Data
There is no information about the usage of Butropium Bromide in liver disease. Hence, Butropium Bromide should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
Lactation Limited Data
Avoid using Butropium Bromide during breastfeeding as the excretion of the medication in human milk is unknown.
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
