Oxyphencyclimine (Noun)
Meaning
An anticholinergic drug (trade name Daricon) used in treating peptic ulcers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Oxyphencyclimine is used to treat peptic ulcers by reducing stomach acid production and relieving symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion.
- The doctor prescribed oxyphencyclimine to help manage the patient's peptic ulcer symptoms and promote healing.
- Oxyphencyclimine works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that stimulates the stomach to produce acid.
- Studies have shown that oxyphencyclimine is effective in reducing the frequency and severity of peptic ulcer symptoms when taken as directed.
- Oxyphencyclimine is often taken orally, usually two to four times a day, to provide continuous relief from peptic ulcer symptoms.