| Drug Name: | Mebeverine |
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| Drug Class: | Antispasmodic |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Acts as a direct smooth muscle relaxant |
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| Use: | - Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Relief of abdominal pain and cramps associated with IBS
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to mebeverine or any component of the formulation
- Obstructive conditions of the gastrointestinal tract
- Severe hepatic impairment
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| Specialty: | - Gastroenterology
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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