Hyoscine Butylbromide
Also known as butylscopolamine bromide and scopolamine butylbromide.
Trade name
Buscopan, Hyoscine Butylbromide Medsurge, Hyoscine Butylbromide SXP
Strength
20 mg/mL (volume: 1 mL)
IV administration
Use undiluted or dilute to a convenient volume and give over at least 1 minute.
Other routes of administration
IM: Suitable.
SC: Suitable. May be given as an intermittent or continuous SC infusion in palliative care settings.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Additional information
Observe closely for anaphylactic reactions.
Administration may cause tachycardia and hypotension; use in patients with pre-existing cardiac conditions only when facilities for cardiac monitoring and cardio-respiratory resuscitation exist.
Protect from light during storage.