Levsin is used as a drying agent to control excessive salivation, runny nose, or excessive sweating. It also reduces fluid secretions from many organds and glands in the body, such as the stomach, pancreas, lungs, saliva glands, and sweat glands.
Side-effects are rare, but some may cause you to be concerned. If you experience any unusual symptoms, speak with your hospice nurse straightaway.
Type of medicine
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Anticholinergic/antispasmodic
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Used for
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Drying agent to control excessive sallivation
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Also called
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hyocyamine
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Available as
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Tablets, oral liquid medicine, and injection
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Levsin side-effects
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What can I do if I experience this?
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Feeling dizzy or sleepy
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If this happens, do not drive or use tools or machines
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Decreased Sweating, Dry Mouth
| This is an expected side effect |
Confusion, hallucinations, eye pain
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If any of these become troublesome, speak with your hospice nurse
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Important information about all medicines
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital. Take the container with you, even if it is empty.
This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Do not keep out-of-date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you.
If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist.
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