Levsin
Levsin Brand names, Levsin Analogs
Levsin Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Levsin Chemical_Formula
C17H23NO3
Levsin RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/hyoscy.htm
Levsin fda sheet
Levsin msds (material safety sheet)
Levsin Synthesis Reference
Fodor et al., Acta Chem. Acad. Sci. Hung.28(4), 409 (1961)
Levsin Molecular Weight
289.369 g/mol
Levsin Melting Point
141oC
Levsin H2O Solubility
3.56 mg/mL
Levsin State
Solid
Levsin LogP
2.904
Levsin Dosage Forms
Tablets; Oral drops; Elixir; Injection
Levsin Indication
For treatment of bladder spasms, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, cystitis, and pancreatitis. Also used to treat certain heart conditions, to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and rhinitis.
Levsin Pharmacology
L-Hyoscyamine, the active optical isomer of atropine (dl-hyoscyamine), is a tertiary amine anticholinergic gastrointestinal agent.
Levsin Absorption
Absorbed totally and completely by sublingual administration as well as oral administration.
Levsin side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, and CNS stimulation. LD50=mg/kg(orally in rat)
Levsin Patient Information
Levsin Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
