The
following information is a summary about Levbid. It is
not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Levbid USES
Levbid (Hyoscyamine) is used to control symptoms associated
with disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It works
by decreasing the motion of the stomach and intestines
and the secretion of stomach fluids, including acid. Levbid
is also used in the treatment of bladder spasms, peptic
ulcer disease, diverticulitis, colic, irritable bowel syndrome,
cystitis, and pancreatitis. Levbid may also be used to
treat certain heart conditions, to control the symptoms
of Parkinson's disease and rhinitis (runny nose), and to
reduce excess saliva production.
Levbid DIRECTIONS
Levbid (Hyoscyamine) comes as a tablet, an extended-release
(long-acting) capsule, a liquid to take by mouth, and in
an injectable form. The tablets and liquid are usually
taken three or four times a day. The extended-release capsules
are usually taken twice a day. Do not crush, chew, or divide
the extended-release capsules. Levbid injections are given
by qualified health care professionals. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Levbid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less
of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Levbid controls symptoms associated with disorders of the
GI tract, but it does not cure the disorders. Continue
to take Levbid even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
Levbid without talking to your doctor.
Levbid SIDE EFFECTS
Although side effects from Levbid are not common, they
can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away: * drowsiness * dizziness or lightheadedness
* headache * blurred vision * flushing (feeling of warmth)
* dry mouth * constipation * difficulty urinating * increased
sensitivity to light If you experience any of the following
symptoms, call your doctor immediately: * diarrhea * skin
rash * eye pain * fast or irregular heartbeat
Levbid PRECAUTIONS
Before taking Levbid, tell your doctor and pharmacist if
you are allergic to Levbid or any other drugs. * tell your
doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially amantadine (Symadine,
Symmetrel), amitriptyline (Elavil), chlorpromazine (Thorazine),
clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin
(Sinequan), fluphenazine (Prolixin), haloperidol (Haldol),
imipramine (Tofranil), medications containing belladonna
(Donnatal), mesoridazine (Serentil), nortriptyline (Pamelor),
perphenazine (Trilafon), phenelzine (Nardil), prochlorperazine
(Compazine), promazine (Sparine), promethazine (Phenergan),
protriptyline (Vivactil), thioridazine (Mellaril), tranylcypromine
(Parnate), trifluoperazine (Stelazine), triflupromazine
(Vesprin), trimeprazine (Temaril), trimipramine (Surmontil),
and vitamins. * be aware that antacids may interfere with
hyoscyamine, making it less effective. Take hyoscyamine
1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids. * tell your doctor
if you have or have ever had glaucoma; heart, lung, liver,
or kidney disease; a urinary tract or intestinal obstruction;
an enlarged prostate; ulcerative colitis; or myasthenia
gravis. * tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking Levbid, call your doctor. * if you are having
surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or
dentist that you take Levbid. * you should know that this
drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate
machinery until you know how hyoscyamine will affect you.
* remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused
by this drug. What special dietary instructions should
I follow?
Levbid DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
meds you may use, especially of: carbamazepine, narcotic
pain relievers (e.g., codeine), drugs used to aid sleep,
antidepressants (e.g., SSRI-types such as fluoxetine or
fluvoxamine), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid,
phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine),
psychiatric medicine (e.g., nefazodone), "triptan"-type
drugs, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), sibutramine.
Also, report use of certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine)
which are also present in many cough-and-cold products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
Levbid OVERDOSE
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center
at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not
breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Levbid NOTES
Your doctor may instruct you to take Levbid (hyoscyamine)
30-60 minutes before meals. Check with your doctor or pharmacist
about the best times to take your medication.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, use Levbid as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the
dose to catch up.
Levbid STORAGE
Store Levbid at room temperature between 36 and 77 degrees
F (2 -25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
