A substance used to relieve or prevent spasms of the smooth muscles of the intestinal tract, bronchi, or uterus.(Examples: barbiturates, Garrya.)
n. a drug that relieves spasm of smooth muscle in the gut. Antispasmodics, which include *alverine citrate, *dicycloverine, and mebeverine, are used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease. Compare antispastic.
prevents and eases spasms or convulsions.
These are antimuscarinic drugs (see ANTIMUSCARINE) which have the property of relaxing smooth muscle. Along with other antimuscarinic drugs, antispasmodics may be helpful supportive treatment for patients with non-ulcer DYSPEPSIA, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) and DIVERTICULAR DISEASE. Examples of antispasmodic drugs are ATROPINE sulphate, dicyclomine bromide and propantheline (a synthetic antimuscarinic drug used as a treatment adjunct in gastrointestinal disorders and also for controlling urinary frequency), bromide, alverine, mebervine and peppermint oil. With the arrival of more powerful and speci?c antisecretory drugs, such as the histamine H2-receptor antagonists – examples are CIMETIDINE and RANITIDINE – the use of antispasmodics has declined.... antispasmodics
A group of drugs that relax spasm in smooth muscle in the wall of the intestine or bladder. These drugs are used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and irritable bladder. Possible side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, and difficulty in passing urine. (See also anticholinergic drugs.)... antispasmodic drugs
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