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Camylofin

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Molecule Summary

Uses
Stomach pain, cramps
Therapy
Anti-Spasmodics
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, giddiness
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Molecule Description

Camylofin is used to treat stomach pain, cramps and discomforts associated with conditions similar to an obstruction of the intestine, urinary tract, the bile duct or menstrual cramps, etc. It works by relaxing the stomach and intestinal muscles, thus stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). Camylofin will be given to you by a doctor or nurse at the hospital setting or a clinic. Inform your doctor about all the known medical conditions, medical and medication history as well as all the medicines you are taking, including herbal supplements.

Uses

Camylofin is used to treat severe stomach pain, cramps, etc. which are associated with different conditions like menstrual cramps, obstruction of the intestine, urinary tract, bile duct, etc.

Contraindications

When should one not use Camylofin

  • If you are allergic to camylofin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
  • If you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
  • If you have difficulty in passing urine or completely emptying the bladder.
  • If you have a fast heart rate.
  • If you suffer from any bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
  • If you have an enlarged prostate.
  • If you have a rare hereditary disease called porphyria.
  • If you have megacolon, abnormal dilation of the large intestine.
  • If you have any condition known as mechanical stenoses.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Giddiness
  • Skin rash
  • Dilated pupils
  • Fast heartbeats
  • Palpitations

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Camylofin is not recommended during pregnancy as there is limited information about its safety in human pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Camylofin is not recommended during breastfeeding, as it is unknown if components of this medicine pass into human milk. Consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Driving

There is limited information about the effects of Camylofin on driving, but since this medicine may cause dizziness and drowsiness, you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Alcohol

There is limited information about the effects of Camylofin with alcohol, but you should avoid consuming alcohol in excessive amounts.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have a fever.
  • You have difficulty passing urine.
  • You have fast heartbeats.
  • You have an obstructive lung disease.
  • You have problems with your heart or intestines.
  • You have a prostate problem (like Benign prostate enlargement).
  • You have an excess of thyroid hormone in the body.
  • You have pyloric stenosis (gastric outlet obstruction).
  • You recently had or will be having a heart surgery.
  • You are taking medicines like Amantadine (used in Parkinson's disease), Quinidine (used in heart disease) or Amitriptyline, Doxepin which are used to treat psychiatric illness.
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • You are above 65 years of age.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Camylofin works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines (gut). Thus, results in stopping the muscle spasms or contractions, further reducing pain, cramps, discomfort, bloating, etc.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Some medicines can affect the way Camylofin works, or Camylofin itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
  • Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
  • In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder.

Dosage

Overdose

Camylofin will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely to get an overdose of this medicine. If you experience any symptoms such as dry mouth, difficulty in swallowing, talking or urinating, skin redness, fever, dilated pupil, extreme sensitivity to light, blurred vision, palpitation, or rashes, right after taking this medicine, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

Your doctor or nurse will monitor you as to when Camylofin should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. In case your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Camylofin is used to treat stomach pain, cramps, and bloating associated with various conditions like menstrual cramps, obstruction of the intestine, urinary tract, bile duct, etc.

Camylofin is to be taken by injection. So, it is always advisable to get this medicine from an experienced doctor or nurse. It also needs to observe the patient for some time after giving this medicine. It should not be self-administered.

There is limited data available on the safety of Camylofin in pregnancy. Hence, this medicine is not recommended to be used during pregnancy.

No, Camylofin is contraindicated in patients with enlargement of the prostate gland. Consult your doctor before use.

The use of Camylofin and antacids should be done carefully as antacids interfere with the absorption of the active ingredient Camylofin affecting the efficacy of the medicine. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine.

Yes, you may experience the following side-effects: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, rash on the skin, dilated pupils, fast and pounding heartbeat.

There is limited information about its safety in human pregnancy. Hence, Camylofin should not be used during pregnancy, unless prescribed by the doctor.

Camylofin can be used to provide symptomatic relief during menstrual cramps when given by your doctor.

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