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Dicyclomine

Drugs acting as smooth muscle relaxants (Anti-Spasmodics)

Description

Dicyclomine is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It relieves muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract by blocking the activity of a certain natural substance in the body.

Mechanism of action

Relaxes the smooth muscles and relives spasm in Gl tract and urinary tract. The action is exerted partly due to muscarinic antagonism and party due to direct action on plain muscle

 

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Mechanism of action

Relaxes the smooth muscles and relives spasm in Gl tract and urinary tract. The action is exerted partly due to muscarinic antagonism and party due to direct action on plain muscle

 

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