Palliative Care · Antimuscarinic antispasmodic
Hyoscine Butylbromide
Dose
20 mg SC/IV up to QDS; 60–120 mg/24 h via syringe driver for respiratory secretions.
Use
Bowel colic, inoperable bowel obstruction, death rattle.
Monitoring
Secretion volume, bowel sounds, urinary retention.
Side effects
- • Dry mouth
- • Urinary retention
- • Tachycardia
Related in WardRound
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
