Glycopyrrolate

Generic name: glycopyrrolate (oral/injection) [ GLY-koe-PIE-roe-late ]
Brand names: Cuvposa, Dartisla ODT, Glycate, Glyrx-PF
Dosage forms: injectable solution (0.2 mg/mL; 0.2 mg/mL preservative-free); intravenous solution (0.2 mg/mL); oral solution (1 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (1 mg; 1.5 mg; 2 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (1.7 mg)
Drug classes:Anticholinergic bronchodilators, Anticholinergics / antispasmodics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 7, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is glycopyrrolate?

Glycopyrrolate helps to control conditions such as peptic ulcers that involve excessive stomach acid production.

Glycopyrrolate is also used to reduce drooling in children ages 3 to 16 who have certain medical conditions, such as cerebral palsy.

Glycopyrrolate injection is also used during surgery to reduce secretions in your stomach or airway, and to help protect your heart and nervous system while you are under general anesthesia.

Glycopyrrolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use glycopyrrolate if you have urination problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, severe constipation, severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, or active bleeding with heart and blood circulation problems.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use glycopyrrolate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

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