| Pharmacodynamics |
Oxyphenonium is an anticholinergic drug, a medication that
reduces the effect of acetylcholine, a chemical released from nerves
that stimulates muscles, by blocking the receptors for acetylcholine on
smooth muscle (a type of muscle). It also has a direct relaxing effect
on smooth muscle. Oxyphenonium is used to treat or prevent spasm in the
muscles of the gastrointestinal tract in the irritable bowel syndrome.
In addition, Oxyphenonium inhibits gastrointestinal propulsive motility
and decreases gastric acid secretion and controls excessive pharyngeal,
tracheal and bronchial secretions. |
