What is Buscupan?
Refers to synthetic medicines. The basis is a substance such as hyoscine butyl bromide. It helps to relax the muscle fibers located in the internal organs, in particular, the gastrointestinal tract, the genitourinary system. Refers here and the uterus.
The preparation is produced in tablet form, and in the form of suppositories. Directly the latter and are used when bearing a child.
The list of indications for the use of the drug is great. Candles with Buskupan can be prescribed not only before childbirth, but also when:
- spasms of the stomach;
- stomach ulcer;
- biliary colic;
- renal colic.
What are the contraindications for using Buskopan?
In fact, there are many disorders and conditions of the body, in which use of the medicine is unacceptable. First of all, it is worth noting that gestation itself is the first of them. That's why the drug is never prescribed at the beginning of pregnancy, tk. there is a risk of premature birth or miscarriage. It is used, as a rule, in women who are pregnant with pregnancy, and in cases when approaching the established term of labor, there are no signs of such.
Also, the medicine is contraindicated in the following cases:
- glaucoma;
- intestinal obstruction;
- stenosis of the pylorus;
- atherosclerosis;
- pulmonary edema;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
How is Buscopan used before delivery?
It should be noted that the drug is prescribed exclusively by physicians, taking into account the condition of the pregnant woman, the severity of the violation, the gestation period. It is not allowed to use the medication without an appointment without appointment.
According to the instruction, before birth can be used directly candles Buskopan. The scheme of reception is developed individually. However, in most such cases, doctors attribute 1 suppository 1 time per day. The course lasts 2-3 days.
Often, women have a question about where to insert candles Buskopan, appointed before childbirth. These suppositories are rectal. Therefore, they must be injected into the rectum. To do this, lie on your side, legs bend at the knees and lead to the front abdominal wall. Then, gently move the candle into the anus. After setting it is necessary to lie down for 5-7 minutes, so that the suppository does not come out.
As a rule, use the drug in the evening, after the toilet, washing.
The drug doctors do not prescribe before 38 weeks of gestation. As a rule, it is used already in those cases when there is a perenashivanie. However, physicians can apply Buscopan when there are no signs of approaching births 10-12 days before the date of the alleged delivery. The use of candles makes it possible to relax the smooth muscles of the uterus, stimulating the opening of its neck, thereby approximating the onset of the first period of labor.
What side effects can Buscupan have?
As a rule, they are very rare, with the wrong dosage. Among them are:
- dizziness;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- increased number of heartbeats;
- impaired vision;
- dry mouth;
- retention of urination, constipation.
If this occurs, tell the doctor who will change the dosage or even replace the drug with an analog.