Robinul (Glycopyrrolate) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Peptic ulcer facts

Peptic ulcers are sores in the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
Peptic ulcer formation is related to H. pylori bacteria in the stomach and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) in 50% of patients. For the remaining 50% there are miscellaneous or unknown causes.
Ulcer pain may not correlate with the presence or severity of ulceration.
The main symptom of peptic ulcer is upper abdominal pain which can be dull, sharp, or burning. (Bloating and burping are not symptoms of peptic ulcer, and vomiting, poor appetite, and nausea are uncommon symptoms of peptic ulcer.)
Diagnosis of ulcer is made with upper GI series or endoscopy.
Treatment of ulcers involves antibiotic combinations along with stomach acid suppression to eradicate H. pylori, eliminating precipitating factors such as NSAIDs and stomach acid suppression...

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Robinul Patient Information including How Should I Take

Who should not take glycopyrrolate (Robinul)?

Do not take glycopyrrolate if you have

kidney disease;
a blockage of your urinary tract (difficulty urinating);
a blockage in your intestines, severe ulcerative colitis, or ulcerative colitis complicated by toxic megacolon;
glaucoma; or
myasthenia gravis.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

numbness or tingling in your hands or feet;
liver disease;
ulcerative colitis;
thyroid problems;
high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, or any type of heart disease;
hiatal hernia or reflux disease;
enlargement of the prostate; or
asthma, chronic lung disease, or allergies.

You may not be able to take glycopyrrolate, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

It is not known whether glycopyrrolate will harm an unborn baby. Do not take glycopyrrolate without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether glycopyrrolate passes into breast milk. Do not take glycopyrrolate without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take glycopyrrolate (Robinul)?

Take glycopyrrolate exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Glycopyrrolate is usually taken two or three times a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Store glycopyrrolate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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