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Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) - Summary

 
 



BENTYL SUMMARY

BENTYL is an antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent.

BENTYL is indicated for the treatment of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Bentyl (Dicyclomine)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Symptoms, Diet, Treatment, and Test
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2017.09.22]
Title: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Symptoms, Diet, Treatment, and Test
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/25/2002 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM

IBS-D (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea)
Source: MedicineNet Constipation Specialty [2017.09.22]
Title: IBS-D (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ
Source: MedicineNet Laxatives For Constipation Specialty [2017.09.19]
Title: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ
Category: MedicineNet Quiz
Created: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2017 7:30:12 PM

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (IBS)
Source: MedicineNet dicyclomine Specialty [2017.03.21]
Title: Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (IBS)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 6/24/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/21/2017 12:00:00 AM

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Source: MedicineNet alosetron Specialty [2017.03.16]
Title: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Category: Symptoms and Signs
Created: 10/16/2013 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2017 12:00:00 AM

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Published Studies Related to Bentyl (Dicyclomine)

Dose effect of dicyclomine on the reduction of peristaltic artifacts on MRI of the abdomen. [1999.07]
BACKGROUND: It has been demonstrated that oral administration of dicyclomine significantly reduces the noise associated with the movement of the gastrointestinal tract in abdominal magnetic resonance (MR) images. Our objective was to determine the efficacy and security of two different doses of oral dicyclomine for the reduction of the gastrointestinal noise in abdominal MR imaging... CONCLUSION: Oral dicyclomine is effective and safe for the reduction of peristaltic artifacts on abdominal MR imaging. The dose of 20 mg presents an efficacy similar to that of 80 mg, with a probably lower incidence of adverse reactions.

Dietary modifications versus dicyclomine hydrochloride in the treatment of severe infantile colics. [1994.02]
This study examined 120 infants, aged 3-12 weeks, with severe colics and compared the results of a specific hypoallergenic diet (group A) with those of pharmacological treatment (group B). Non-breast-fed group A infants received soy milk and if unresponsive, hydrolyzed milk formulas; mothers of breast-fed infants received a diet without cow's milk, eggs or fish...

Dicyclomine, an M1 muscarinic antagonist, reduces biomarker levels, but not neuronal degeneration, in fluid percussion brain injury. [2008.11]
Recent studies indicate that alphaII-spectrin breakdown products (SBDPs) have utility as biological markers of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, the utility of SBDP biomarkers for detecting effects of therapeutic interventions has not been explored...

Dicyclomine for medical management of persistent anal fissure with associated spasm of the internal sphincter. [1992.11]
The case of a 43-year-old woman with persistent anal fissure responsive to dicyclomine is described... Surgery was avoided.

Antenatal exposure to doxylamine succinate and dicyclomine hydrochloride (Benedectin) in relation to congenital malformations, perinatal mortality rate, birth weight, and intelligence quotient score. [1977.07.01]
PIP: The effects of doxylamine succinate (DAS) and dicylomin hydrochloride (DHC), each of which is contained in the drug Bendectin, administration during pregnancy on offspring was investigated in a prospective cohort study of 50,282 women and their offspring.

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Clinical Trials Related to Bentyl (Dicyclomine)

Ondansetron VS Doxylamine and Pyridoxine in Treating Nausea of Pregnancy [Completed]
Our purpose is to determine whether ondansetron, a commonly used antiemetic, is equivalent in efficacy to the combination of pyridoxine and doxylamine, the currently recommended first line therapy for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Since both treatments are safe in pregnancy, many physicians are using ondansetron as first line in practice. Despite this practice and the recommendations from ACOG, there is not data to suggest that ether practice is superior. This will be the first prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled trial comparing the two treatments. We hypothesize that ondansetron will be equally efficacious in reducing nausea and episodes of emesis. By alleviating nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, patients will likely benefit from less Emergency Department visits, urgent clinic visits, and admissions for progression to hyperemesis gravidarum.

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Reports of Suspected Bentyl (Dicyclomine) Side Effects

Drug Hypersensitivity (4)Anxiety (3)Abdominal Pain (2)Urticaria (2)Abdominal Discomfort (2)Dizziness (2)Depression (2)Chest Discomfort (2)Diarrhoea (2)Vision Blurred (2)more >>


PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Bentyl has an overall score of 7. The effectiveness score is 8 and the side effect score is 6. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
 

Bentyl review by care giver of 54 year old male patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Moderate Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Diaheria assc. w/ chemo
Dosage & duration:   5mg taken 2/day for the period of 4 days
Other conditions:   mouth sores
Other drugs taken:   flucanazole, immodium, ativan
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   controlled loose stool and fluid loss due to chemo; nausea control; control of mouth thrush, sores. The Bentil in particular worked much better than immodium for diarhea control and fluid retention. It also stopped colon muscle spasm.
Side effects:   dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite
Comments:   benil taken 2x a day to control diarhea; flucanzole 1x a day for thrush; rest of medications for nausea

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