Mechanism of action of scopolamine

Racemic scopolamine is an anticholinergic that acts by inhibiting acetylcholine to relieve gastrointestinal smooth muscle spasms, biliary spasms, gastrointestinal colic, and organophosphorus poisoning. Acetylcholine, has the ability to promote glandular secretion, promote muscle and pupil contraction, excite the sympathetic nerves, slow the heart rate and relieve constipation. Racemic scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug that can inhibit the action of acetylcholine, relieve smooth muscle spasm of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary spasm, gastrointestinal colic and organophosphorus poisoning caused by acetylcholine, and inhibit peristalsis of the biliary tract and intestinal tract. It also acts on microvessels, relieving their spasm and promoting local microcirculation, and has a weak effect on inhibiting glandular secretion and dilating pupils. This product is prohibited in patients with increased intracranial pressure, cerebral hemorrhage, pyloric obstruction, intestinal obstruction, prostatic hypertrophy, glaucoma, high intraocular pressure, and allergy to scopolamine. Reflux esophagitis, severe ulcerative colitis, acute abdomen for undiagnosed people, allergy, infants and the elderly should not use this product. Pregnant and lactating women need to consult a medical professional. Warm reminder: the drug should be used under the guidance of a professional physician, do not blindly use the drug, so as not to cause adverse effects.