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Emepronium

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Emepronium (as emepronium bromide) is an anticholinergic drug used in urology as an antispasmodic. It can cause ulceration of esophagus, so it should be taken in orthostatic position with sufficient amounts of liquids.[1]

References

References

  1. Puhakka, HJ (1987). “Esophageal ulceration due to oral medications”. ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties. 49 (6): 321–6. PMID 3431840.

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