Levbid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Hyoscyamine sulfate 0.375mg; ext-rel scored tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Anticholinergic.
How Supplied
Tabs—100
Manufacturer
Levbid Indications
Indications
Adjunct in peptic ulcer. Adjunct in irritable bowel syndrome.
Levbid Dosage and Administration
Adult
1–2 tabs every 12 hrs; max 4 tabs/day.
Children
Not recommended.
Levbid Contraindications
Contraindications
Glaucoma. Unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage. GI or urinary tract obstruction. Paralytic ileus, intestinal atony of elderly or debilitated patients. Toxic megacolon. Severe ulcerative colitis. Myasthenia gravis.
Levbid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Levbid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
High environmental temperature. Diarrhea. Autonomic neuropathy. Impaired cardiac or renal function. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Levbid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Levbid Interactions
Interactions
Antacids may inhibit absorption. Additive anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics, amantadine, type I antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, phenothiazines, tricyclics, MAOIs.
Levbid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Anticholinergic effects, drowsiness.
Levbid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Levbid Note
Not Applicable
Levbid Patient Counseling
See Literature