antispasmodics in palliative care
Last reviewed 01/2018
Anti-spasmodics for abdominal colic include:
- Buscopan (= Hyoscine butylbromide, non-sedating) s.c.20mg stat, or sc infusion 60mg up to 120mg in 24 hours. Tablets are poorly absorbed. Preparations: Tablets 10mg, Injection, 20mg/mls
- Peppermint Oil 1-2 capsules 3 times/day swallowed whole with water 30-60 minutes before meals (1)
- Mebeverine hydrochloride - preferably 20 minutes before eating (1)
The summary of product characteristics must be checked before prescribing any of the drugs mentioned.
Reference:
- West Midlands Palliative Care Physicians (2003). Palliative care - guidelines for the use of drugs in symptom control.
- West Midlands Palliative Care Physicians (2007). Palliative care - guidelines for the use of drugs in symptom control.