Sal-Tropine - Talk Medical

Generic Name: atropine

Brands: Sal-Tropine

What is the most important information I should know about Sal-Tropine?

· Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Sal-Tropine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.

· Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Sal-Tropine.

· Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Sal-Tropine increases the risk of heat stroke because it causes decreased sweating.

What is Sal-Tropine?

· Sal-Tropine produces many effects in the body, including relief from spasms of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines), the bladder, and the biliary tract. This is helpful in controlling conditions such as colitis, spastic bladder, diverticulitis, infant colic, renal and biliary colic, peptic ulcer, and irritable bowel syndrome.

· Sal-Tropine also reduces the secretions of many organs, thereby helping to control conditions such as excessive stomach acid production and excessive secretion from the pancreas; to reduce secretions of the nose, lungs, salivary glands, and stomach before surgery; and to help dry up excessive mucus production associated with diseases, infections, and allergies.

· Sal-Tropine is used to treat the rigidity, tremor, excessive salivation, and sweating caused by Parkinson's disease.

· Sal-Tropine also has effects on the heart. It is used during surgery to maintain proper heart function, during emergencies involving the heart, and to treat certain heart disorders.

· Sal-Tropine is used to control laughing and crying episodes that are caused by brain tumors.

· Sal-Tropine also has effect on the eyes and is available in an ophthalmic (eye) formulation.

· Sal-Tropine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Sal-Tropine?

· Do not take Sal-Tropine if you have ·kidney disease; ·a blockage of your urinary tract (difficulty urinating); ·a blockage in your intestines, severe ulcerative colitis, or ulcerative colitis complicated by toxic megacolon; ·glaucoma; or ·myasthenia gravis.

· Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have ·numbness or tingling in your hands or feet; ·liver disease; ·ulcerative colitis; ·thyroid problems; ·high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, or any type of heart disease; ·hiatal hernia or reflux disease; ·enlargement of the prostate; or ·asthma, chronic lung disease, or allergies.

· You may not be able to take Sal-Tropine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

· It is not known whether Sal-Tropine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Sal-Tropine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

· It is not known whether Sal-Tropine passes into breast milk. Do not take Sal-Tropine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Sal-Tropine?

· Take Sal-Tropine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

· Take each dose with a full glass of water.

· Store Sal-Tropine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

· Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

· Seek emergency medical attention.

· Symptoms of a Sal-Tropine overdose include headache; nausea; vomiting; dry mouth; difficulty swallowing; blurred vision; dilated pupils; hot, dry skin; dizziness; drowsiness; confusion; anxiety; seizures; weak pulse; and an irregular heartbeat.

What should I avoid while taking Sal-Tropine?

· Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Sal-Tropine.

· Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Sal-Tropine increases the risk of heat stroke because it causes decreased sweating.

What are the possible side effects of Sal-Tropine?

· If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Sal-Tropine and seek emergency medical attention: ·an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, or hives); ·an irregular or fast heart rate; ·rash or flushing; or ·eye pain.

· Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Sal-Tropine and talk to your doctor if you experience ·headache, dizziness or lightheadedness; ·weakness or nervousness; ·blurred vision, large pupils, or sensitivity of the eyes to bright light; ·nausea, bloating, heartburn, or constipation; ·changes in taste; ·difficulty urinating; ·decreased sweating; or ·nasal congestion, stuffiness, or a dry mouth.

· Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Sal-Tropine?

· Many other drugs may increase the side effects of Sal-Tropine. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: ·amantadine (Symmetrel); ·quinidine (Quinaglute, Cardioquin, Quinora, Quinidex); ·antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl, many others), brompheniramine (Dimetapp, Bromphen, many others), triprolidine (Actifed, others), and chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, others), which are found in many over-the-counter and prescription cough, cold, and allergy medications; ·decongestants and appetite suppressants such as phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, others), phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, others), and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, others), which are also found in many over-the-counter and prescription products; ·phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and prochlorperazine (Compazine); ·other commonly used phenothiazines, including fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), thioridazine (Mellaril), trifluoperazine (Stelazine), and promazine (Sparine); ·tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep), doxepin (Sinequan) and nortriptyline (Pamelor); or ·other commonly used tricyclic antidepressants, including amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil).

· Sal-Tropine may increase the level of digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps) in your blood. Tell your doctor if you are taking digoxin so that your digoxin levels can be monitored and changes in your dosage can be made if necessary.

· Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Sal-Tropine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

· Your pharmacist has more information about Sal-Tropine written for health professionals that you may read.