Levbid

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers

Levbid Generic Name & Formulations

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