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» For spasmolytics acting on skeletal muscle, see muscle relaxant.An
antispasmodic (synonym:
spasmolytic) is a
drug or an herb that suppresses smooth
muscle contraction, especially in tubular organs. The effect is to prevent
spasms of the
stomach,
intestine or
urinary bladder.
Examples
Both
dicyclomine and
hyoscyamine are antispasmodic due to their
anticholinergic action. Both of these drugs have general side effects and can worsen
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Peppermint oil has been traditionally used as an antispasmodic, and a review of studies on the topic found that it "could be efficacious for symptom relief in
IBS" (as an antispasmodic) although more carefully controlled studies are needed. A later study showed it's an effective antispasmodic when test-applied topically to the intestine during
endoscopy.
The flower
Liatris, also called blazing star, has also been used as an antispasmodic. Another old common name for this plant is
Colic Root, alluding to its medicinal use as an antispasmodic for the
intestines.
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