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
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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.
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