Hyoscyamine (Noun)
Meaning
A poisonous crystalline alkaloid (isometric with atropine but more potent); used to treat excess motility of the gastrointestinal tract.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Hyoscyamine is a medication that helps to relax the muscles in the stomach and intestines, reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
- The doctor prescribed hyoscyamine to treat the patient's sudden attack of spasmodic colitis.
- Hyoscyamine, an anticholinergic agent, is used to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of gastrointestinal hypermotility.
- Pharmacists must handle hyoscyamine with caution due to its highly potent and potentially toxic properties.
- The herbal supplement containing hyoscyamine was ineffective in treating the patient's gastrointestinal issues, prompting the doctor to prescribe a conventional medication instead.