Drug Groups

approved

Description

Oxyphencyclimine is an anticholinergic drug (trade name Daricon) used in treating peptic ulcers.

Indication

For the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and the relief of smooth muscle spasms in gastrointestinal disorders.

Pharmacology

Oxyphencyclimine is a synthetic anticholinergic agent which has been shown in experimental and clinical studies to have a pronounced antispasmodic and antisecretory effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Oxyphencyclimine is an antimuscarinic, anticholinergic drug.

Affected Organisms