methscopolamine bromide /meth′skōpō″ləmēn/ , an anticholinergic/antispasmodic drug. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of hypermotility of the GI tract and as an adjunct in treatment of peptic ulcer. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Narrow-angle glaucoma, asthma, obstruction of the genitourinary or GI tract, severe ulcerative colitis, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Blurred vision, central nervous system effects, tachycardia, dry mouth, decreased sweating, or hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
