Glycopyrrolate
About Glycopyrrolate
Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of medications called anticholinergics. It is used in the treatment of ulcers. It reduces secretions in the throat, mouth and stomach before and after surgery. For curing peptic ulcers it is sometimes used in combination with other medications. Glycopyrrolate acts as a barrier to the activity of certain natural substances in the body.
You may experience certain side effects on using this medication. This includes reactions such as dryness of the mouth, blurred vision, headaches, clouded thoughts, nervousness, fatigue, dizziness, stomach problems, vomiting and constipation. In case you experience any severe side effects, notify your doctor. Such effects include diarrhoea, hives and breathing problems.
Before you start using Glycopyrrolate tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any medicine, food, substance or to Glycopyrrolate, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have glaucoma, you have high blood pressure, fast or irregular heartbeat, kidney, liver and nervous system disorders, you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, or are nursing a baby.
Glycopyrrolate comes in a tablet, solution and injectible forms. The dosage will be determined by your doctor taking into consideration your specifications.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Glycopyrrolate
Paralytic Ileus
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Glycopyrrolate ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Glycopyrrolate
Is It safe with alcohol?
Myo pyrolate injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Myo pyrolate injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Glycopyrrolate
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Glycopyrrolate as ingredient
- Pyrolate 0.2Mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Pyrotroy Neo Injection
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Stimin G 0.5 Mg/2.5 Mg Injection
Celon Laboratories Ltd
- Pyrotroy 0.2Mg Injection
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Pyrolin 0.2mg Injection
Celon Laboratories Ltd
- Glycolate 0.2Mg Injection
Harson Laboratories
- Sequadra Inhaler
Novartis India Ltd
- Gcolate 2mg Tablet
Icon Life Sciences
- Glycolate 1Mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Forglyn Respicap
Zydus Cadila
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Glycopyrrolate is a synthetic acetylcholinergic substance which competitively binds to muscarinic acetylcholine receptor and inhibits the acetylcholine activity in peripheral cholinergic receptors and reduces volume and free acidity of gastric secretions, also controlling excessive secretions from pharyngeal, tracheal, and bronchial regions.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
References
Glycopyrrolate-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/glycopyrrolate
Glycopyrrolate-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00986
GLYCOPYRROLATE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=GLYCOPYRROLATE
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