antispasmodic
Gut muscle relaxant
Antispasmodic describes substances that prevent or relieve muscle spasms, particularly in the digestive tract or urinary system.
As a noun, an antispasmodic is such a medication: The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic for her stomach cramps.
These drugs work by relaxing smooth muscle tissue.
Painful muscle seizure
- colicSpasmodic abdominal distress
- irritable bowel syndromeFunctional gastrointestinal disorder
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
- menstrual crampUterine pain during menstruation
Anticholinergic alkaloid medication
- scopolamineTropane alkaloid for nausea
- peppermint oilConcentrated mint plant extract
- belladonnaToxic herb yielding atropine
State of being unwound
- reliefEasing of distress
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- easeLack of strain
- alleviationReduction of intensity
calming · muscle relaxation · pain reduction · comfort · tension release
Medical dispensing authorization
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- oralOf the mouth
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
injection · suppository · dosage · side effects · contraindication · drug interaction · bioavailability · half-life
cramp
Painful muscle seizure
- colicSpasmodic abdominal distress
- irritable bowel syndromeFunctional gastrointestinal disorder
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
menstrual cramp · dysmenorrhea · overactive bladder · abdominal pain
atropine
Anticholinergic alkaloid medication
- scopolamineTropane alkaloid for nausea
- peppermint oilConcentrated mint plant extract
- belladonnaToxic herb yielding atropine
relaxation
State of being unwound
alleviation · calming · muscle relaxation · pain reduction · comfort · tension release
anticholinergic
Blocks acetylcholine receptors
- parasympatholyticBlocking calming nervous impulses
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- oralOf the mouth
- tabletFlat portable computing device
capsule · injection · suppository · dosage · side effects · contraindication · drug interaction · bioavailability · half-life · metabolism
- IBSIBS, colon, bowel, intestines, bloating
- healing effectstherapeutic, curative, restorative, healing, soothing
antispasmodicconvulsant
Seizure-causing substance
stimulant · excitant · convulsive · irritant