dicyclomine hydrochloride /dīsī″kləmīn/ , an anticholinergic/antispasmodic. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed as an adjunct to ulcer therapy and as a treatment for functional/irritable bowel syndrome. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Narrow-angle glaucoma, asthma, myasthenia gravis, obstruction of the genitourinary or GI tract, ulcerative colitis, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. It should not be used in infants. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse reactions are blurred vision, central nervous system effects, tachycardia, dry mouth, decreased sweating, and hypersensitivity reactions.
