Cantil (Mepenzolate Bromide) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

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What is a peptic ulcer?

A peptic ulcer is a hole in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. A peptic ulcer of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer; of the duodenum, a duodenal ulcer; and of the esophagus, an esophageal ulcer. An ulcer occurs when the lining of these organs is corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Peptic ulcer disease is common, affecting millions of Americans yearly. The medical cost of treating peptic ulcer and its complications runs in the billions of dollars annually. Recent medical advances have increased our understanding of ulcer formation. Improved and expanded treatment options are now available.

What are the causes of peptic ulcers?

For many years, excess acid was believed to be the major cause of ulcer disease. Accordingly, treatment emphasis was on neutra...

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CANTIL®
(mepenzolate bromide USP)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

CANTIL tablets for oral administration contain 25 mg mepenzolate bromide USP. The anticholinergic agent mepenzolate bromide USP chemically is 3-[(hydroxydiphenylacetyl)oxy]-1,1-dimethylpiperidinium bromide and has the following structure:

CANTIL (mepenzolate bromide) structural formula illustration

Mepenzolate bromide occurs as a white or light cream-colored powder, which is freely soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in water and chloroform, and practically insoluble in ether. Each yellow tablet contains 25 mg mepenzolate bromide USP. This tablet also contains inactive ingredients: confectioners' sugar, corn starch, corn syrup solids, FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine), (see PRECAUTIONS, General), lactose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.

What are the precautions when taking mepenzolate bromide (Cantil)?

Before taking mepenzolate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, movement/blockage disorders of the stomach/bowels (e.g., paralytic ileus, pyloroduodenal stenosis, achalasia, intestinal atony), difficulty urinating (e.g., prostatic hypertrophy), a certain bowel disorder (toxic megacolon).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease,...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 5/6/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.