antispasmodics
Muscle spasm medications
Antispasmodics are drugs that relieve or prevent muscle spasms, particularly in the smooth muscle of the digestive tract, bladder, or uterus.
They work by relaxing involuntary muscle contractions that cause cramping and pain: The doctor prescribed antispasmodics for her irritable bowel syndrome.
Common examples include dicyclomine and hyoscine.
Tropane alkaloid for nausea
- atropineAnticholinergic alkaloid medication
- belladonnaToxic herb yielding atropine
- peppermint oilConcentrated mint plant extract
Involuntary contractile tissue
- acetylcholineNeurotransmitter for muscles and memory
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
- relaxationState of being unwound
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
bronchodilator · vasodilation · cholinergic · autonomic · neurotransmitter · peristalsis · motility · gastrointestinal
Easing of distress
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- relaxationState of being unwound
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
alleviation · comfort · remedy · palliative · restorative · curative · amelioration · mitigation
Involuntary muscle tightening
- colicSpasmodic abdominal distress
- irritable bowelTemperamental intestinal condition
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- overactive bladderUrinary urgency condition
bronchospasm · dyspepsia · bloating · flatulence · indigestion · abdominal pain
scopolamine
Tropane alkaloid for nausea
- atropineAnticholinergic alkaloid medication
- belladonnaToxic herb yielding atropine
- peppermint oilConcentrated mint plant extract
smooth muscle
Involuntary contractile tissue
- acetylcholineNeurotransmitter for muscles and memory
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
- relaxationState of being unwound
inhibitor · bronchodilator · vasodilation · cholinergic · autonomic · neurotransmitter · peristalsis · motility · gastrointestinal · urogenital
relief
Easing of distress
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- relaxationState of being unwound
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
easing · alleviation · comfort · remedy · palliative · restorative · curative · amelioration · mitigation · muscle relaxant
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- colicSpasmodic abdominal distress
- irritable bowelTemperamental intestinal condition
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
overactive bladder · bronchospasm · dyspepsia · bloating · flatulence · indigestion · abdominal pain
peppermint
Aromatic mint hybrid
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- fennelLicorice-tasting culinary herb
anise · caraway · lemon balm · valerian · licorice · turmeric · cinnamon · dill · catnip · wild yam
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- urologyurologist, urology, bladder, kidney, kidneys
- IBSIBS, colon, bowel, intestines, bloating
- IBS treatmentsloperamide, peppermint oil, fiber, psyllium, Metamucil
- urology treatmentsautotransplant, prostate biopsy, kidney scan, urine culture
antispasmodicsvasoconstrictors
Agents narrowing blood vessels