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Robinul Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
General Description
Pharmacological Class
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How Supplied
Tabs—30, 90
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Robinul Indications
Indications
Limitations of Use
Not indicated as monotherapy for treatment of peptic ulcer because effectiveness in peptic ulcer healing has not been established.
Robinul Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use lowest effective dose. Initially 1mg 3 times daily, may need 2mg at bedtime to assure overnight control; max 8mg daily. Maintenance: 1mg 2 times daily.
Children
Not established.
Robinul Contraindications
Contraindications
Glaucoma. Obstructive uropathies, including prostatic hypertrophy. Mechanical obstructive diseases of the GI tract (eg, pyloroduodenal stenosis, strictures). GI motility disorders (eg, achalasia, paralytic ileus, intestinal atony). Bleeding GI ulcer. Active inflammatory or infectious colitis. Toxic megacolon. Myasthenia gravis.
Robinul Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Robinul Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Precipitation of acute glaucoma. IOP. Partial or complete mechanical intestinal obstruction. Ileostomy. Colostomy. Monitor for decreased GI motility. Cognitive or visual impairment. Conditions exacerbated by anticholinergic effects (eg, autonomic neuropathy, hyperthyroidism, cardiac disease, hiatal hernia due to reflux esophagitis). Avoid exposure to hot or very warm environmental temperatures. Renal impairment: monitor. Increased risk of anticholinergic adverse reactions in elderly (≥65yrs): not recommended. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Robinul Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Robinul Interactions
Interactions
Additive anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics (eg, tricyclics, antiepileptics, class I antiarrhythmics, antispasmodics, amantadine) or other medications that decrease GI motility: not recommended. Concomitant use with solid oral dosage forms of potassium chloride may worsen GI mucosal injury due to decreased gastric motility and increased transit time: not recommended.
Robinul Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Blurred vision, drowsiness, decreased sweating, flushing, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, tachycardia, urinary retention.
Robinul Clinical Trials
See Literature
Robinul Note
Not Applicable
Robinul Patient Counseling
See Literature
