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Pronunciation |
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(oks
i fen SYE kli
meen) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Daricon® |
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Generic
Available |
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No |
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Synonyms |
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Oxyphencyclimine Hydrochloride |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Anticholinergic Agent; Antispasmodic Agent,
Gastrointestinal |
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Use |
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Adjunctive treatment of peptic ulcer |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Contraindications |
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Angle-closure glaucoma; obstructive GI tract or uropathy; severe ulcerative
colitis; myasthenia gravis; intestinal atony |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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>10%:
Dermatologic: Dry skin
Gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry throat, xerostomia
Respiratory: Dry nose
Miscellaneous: Decreased diaphoresis
1% to 10%:
Dermatologic: Increased sensitivity to light
Gastrointestinal: Dysphagia |
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Drug
Interactions |
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Increased anticholinergic side effects by amantadine; decreased
phenothiazines, antiparkinsonian drugs, Haldol®
effects |
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Usual Dosage |
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Children >12 years and Adults: Oral: 10 mg twice daily or 5 mg 3
times/day |
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Mental Health: Effects
on Mental Status |
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May cause drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, amnesia, or
insomnia |
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Mental Health:
Effects on Psychiatric
Treatment |
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Concurrent use with psychotropics may alter their clinical effects, but it is
not likely to be of significance, however, side effects may be additive
especially anticholinergics (drowsiness, dry mouth) |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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>10% of patients experience dry mouth |
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Patient
Information |
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May cause drowsiness; avoid alcohol; may impair coordination and judgment may
cause blurred vision |
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Dosage Forms |
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Tablet, as hydrochloride: 10
mg |
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