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Glycopyrrolate (glycopyrronium) (systemic): Drug information

Glycopyrrolate (glycopyrronium) (systemic): Drug information
(For additional information see "Glycopyrrolate (glycopyrronium) (systemic): Patient drug information" and see "Glycopyrrolate (glycopyrronium) (systemic): Pediatric drug information")

For abbreviations, symbols, and age group definitions used in Lexicomp (show table)
Brand Names: US
  • Cuvposa;
  • Dartisla ODT;
  • Glycate;
  • Glyrx-PF;
  • Robinul;
  • Robinul-Forte
Brand Names: Canada
  • Cuvposa
Pharmacologic Category
  • Anticholinergic Agent
Dosing: Adult

Note: Orally disintegrating tablet 1.7 mg = Regular tablet 2 mg.

Primary focal hyperhidrosis

Primary focal hyperhidrosis (off-label use): Limited data available: Oral: 1 to 2 mg once or twice daily may be a typical effective dosage range (Walling 2012); titrate per response and tolerability; doses up to 6 to 8 mg per day in 2 or 3 divided doses have been used in some patients (Bajaj 2007; Solish 2007; Walling 2012).

Reduction of secretions

Reduction of secretions (preoperative): IM: 4 mcg/kg 30 to 60 minutes before anesthesia or when the preanesthetic opioid and/or sedative are administered

Reduction of secretions at end of life

Reduction of secretions at end of life (death rattle) (off-label use): IV, SUBQ: 0.2 mg every 4 to 8 hours as needed; do not exceed 4 doses/day (Blinderman 2015; Kintzel 2009) or 0.4 mg every 6 hours (Likar 2008; Prommer 2013).

Reversal of bradycardia, vagal reflexes

Reversal of bradycardia, vagal reflexes (intraoperative): IV: 0.1 mg as a single dose; repeat as needed at 2- to 3-minute intervals

Reversal of muscarinic effects of cholinergic agents

Reversal of muscarinic effects of cholinergic agents: IV: 0.2 mg for each 1 mg of neostigmine or 5 mg of pyridostigmine administered

Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult

There are no specific dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; elimination is severely impaired in renal failure; use with caution; dosage adjustment may be necessary.

Dosing: Hepatic Impairment: Adult

There are no specific dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution; consider dose reduction.

Dosing: Pediatric

(For additional information see "Glycopyrrolate (glycopyrronium) (systemic): Pediatric drug information")

Chronic drooling

Chronic drooling: Children ≥3 years and Adolescents ≤16 years: Oral solution (Cuvposa): 20 mcg/kg/dose 3 times daily, titrate in increments of 20 mcg/kg/dose every 5 to 7 days as tolerated to response up to a maximum dose of 100 mcg/kg/dose 3 times daily; not to exceed 1,500 to 3,000 mcg/dose

Control of respiratory secretions, palliative care

Control of respiratory secretions, palliative care: Limited data available: Children: Oral: 40 to 100 mcg/kg/dose every 4 to 8 hours (Kliegman 2016)

Reduction of secretions

Reduction of secretions (preoperative):

Infants and Children ≤2 years: IM: 4 to 9 mcg/kg/dose 30 to 60 minutes before procedure

Children >2 years and Adolescents: IM: 4 mcg/kg/dose 30 to 60 minutes before procedure

Reversal of bradycardia, vagal reflexes

Reversal of bradycardia, vagal reflexes (intraoperative): Infants, Children, and Adolescents: IV: 4 mcg/kg/dose (maximum dose: 100 mcg/dose) at 2 to 3 minute intervals

Reversal of muscarinic effects of cholinergic agents

Reversal of muscarinic effects of cholinergic agents: Infants, Children, and Adolescents: IV: 0.2 mg for each 1 mg of neostigmine or 5 mg of pyridostigmine administered

Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Pediatric

There are no specific dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; elimination is severely impaired in renal failure; use with caution; dosage adjustment may be necessary.

Dosing: Hepatic Impairment: Pediatric

There are no specific dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution; consider dose reduction.

Dosing: Older Adult

Refer to adult dosing. Use with caution; consider dose reduction.

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product

Solution, Injection:

Glyrx-PF: 0.2 mg/mL (1 mL); 0.4 mg/2 mL (2 mL)

Generic: 0.2 mg/mL (1 mL); 0.4 mg/2 mL (2 mL); 1 mg/5 mL (5 mL); 4 mg/20 mL (20 mL)

Solution, Injection [preservative free]:

Generic: 0.2 mg/mL (1 mL); 0.4 mg/2 mL (2 mL)

Solution, Oral:

Cuvposa: 1 mg/5 mL (473 mL) [contains methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, saccharin sodium; cherry flavor]

Generic: 1 mg/5 mL (473 mL)

Solution Prefilled Syringe, Injection [preservative free]:

Glyrx-PF: 0.6 mg/3 mL (3 mL); 1 mg/5 mL (5 mL)

Generic: 0.2 mg/mL (1 mL); 0.4 mg/2 mL (2 mL); 0.6 mg/3 mL (3 mL)

Tablet, Oral:

Glycate: 1.5 mg [DSC]

Glycate: 1.5 mg [dye free]

Robinul: 1 mg [scored; dye free]

Robinul-Forte: 2 mg [scored; dye free]

Generic: 1 mg, 1.5 mg, 2 mg

Tablet Disintegrating, Oral:

Dartisla ODT: 1.7 mg [contains gelatin (fish)]

Generic Equivalent Available: US

May be product dependent

Dosage Forms: Canada

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Solution, Injection:

Generic: 0.2 mg/mL (1 mL, 2 mL, 20 mL); 0.4 mg/2 mL (2 mL); 4 mg/20 mL (20 mL)

Solution, Oral:

Cuvposa: 1 mg/5 mL (473 mL) [contains methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, saccharin sodium, sorbitol]

Administration: Adult

IM: May administer undiluted.

IV: May be administered IV without dilution or may dilute in a compatible solution. In perioperative setting, usually administered over 1 to 2 minutes (eg, in adults: 0.2 mg over 1 to 2 minutes). May also be administered via the tubing of a running IV infusion of a NS. May be administered IV in the same syringe with neostigmine or pyridostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade.

Oral:

Orally disintegrating tablet: Administer at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Remove tablet from blister packaging immediately prior to administration; do not push tablet through foil. Place tablet on tongue and allow to disintegrate then swallow without water. Tablets should not be broken or cut.

Oral solution: Administer 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Measure oral solution with an accurate measuring device (eg, dosing cup, oral syringe).

SUBQ (off-label route): May administer SUBQ (Blinderman 2015; Kintzel 2009; Prommer 2013).

Administration: Pediatric

Oral:

Tablets: Administer without regard to meals.

Oral solution: Administer on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals; measure oral solution with an accurate measuring device (eg, dosing cup, oral syringe).

Parenteral: May be administered IM (undiluted) or by slow IV injection (with or without dilution in a compatible fluid); in perioperative setting, usually administered over 1 to 2 minutes (eg, in adults: 0.2 mg over 1 to 2 minutes). May also be administered via the tubing of a running IV infusion of NS. May be administered IV in the same syringe with neostigmine or pyridostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade.

Use: Labeled Indications

Chronic drooling (Cuvposa only): To reduce chronic, severe drooling in pediatric patients 3 to 16 years with neurologic conditions (eg, cerebral palsy) associated with problem drooling

Reduction of secretions (injection only): To reduce salivary, tracheobronchial, and pharyngeal secretions and to reduce the volume and acidity of gastric secretions during induction of anesthesia and intubation

Reversal of bradycardia, vagal reflexes (injection only): To block cardiac vagal inhibitory reflexes during induction of anesthesia and intubation; intraoperatively to counteract surgically or drug-induced or vagal reflexes associated arrhythmias

Reversal of muscarinic effects of cholinergic agents (injection only): Protects against the peripheral muscarinic effects (eg, bradycardia, excessive secretions) of cholinergic agents (eg, neostigmine, pyridostigmine) given to reverse the neuromuscular blockade due to non-depolarizing muscle relaxants

Use: Off-Label: Adult

Reduction of secretions at end of life (death rattle); Primary focal hyperhidrosis

Medication Safety Issues
International issues:

Robinul [US and multiple international markets] may be confused with Reminyl brand name for galantamine [Canada and multiple international markets]

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.

Frequency not always defined.

Cardiovascular: Flushing (30%), pallor (≤2%), cardiac arrhythmias, heart block, hypertension, hypotension, palpitation, tachycardia

Central nervous system: Headache (15%), aggressiveness (≤2%), agitation (≤2%), crying (abnormal; ≤2%), irritability (≤2%), mood changes (≤2%), pain (≤2%), restlessness (≤2%), confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, excitement (higher incidence in older adults), insomnia, nervousness

Dermatologic: Dry skin (≤2%), pruritus (≤2%), rash (≤2%), hypohidrosis, urticaria

Endocrine & metabolic: Dehydration (≤2%)

Gastrointestinal: Vomiting (40%), xerostomia (40%), constipation (35%), abdominal distention (≤2%), abdominal pain (≤2%), flatulence (≤2%), retching (≤2%), intestinal obstruction, loss of taste, nausea, pseudo-obstruction

Genitourinary: Urinary retention (15%), urinary tract infection (≤2%), decreased lactation, impotence, urinary hesitancy

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Weakness

Ophthalmic: Nystagmus (≤2%), blurred vision, cycloplegia, increased intraocular pressure, mydriasis

Respiratory: Nasal congestion (30%), sinusitis (15%), upper respiratory tract infection (15%), bronchial secretion (thickening; ≤2%), nasal dryness (≤2%), pneumonia (≤2%)

<1%, postmarketing, and/or case reports: Arrhythmias, hypertension, hypotension, malignant hyperthermia, seizure

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to glycopyrrolate or any component of the formulation; medical conditions that preclude use of anticholinergic medication (eg, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon complicating ulcerative colitis, paralytic ileus, obstructive disease of GI tract [eg, achalasia, pyloroduodenal stenosis, strictures], bleeding GI ulcer, intestinal atony in older adult or debilitated patients, unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage, glaucoma, obstructive uropathy [eg, bladder neck obstruction due to prostatic hypertrophy], myasthenia gravis)

Oral solution: Additional contraindication: Concomitant use of potassium chloride in a solid oral dosage form.

Canadian labeling: Additional contraindications (not in US labeling): Injection: Use in newborns; chronic lung disease in older adult or debilitated patients.

Warnings/Precautions

Concerns related to adverse effects:

• CNS effects: May cause drowsiness and/or blurred vision, which may impair physical or mental abilities; patients must be cautioned about performing tasks which require mental alertness (eg, operating machinery or driving).

• GI transit: Slowing of GI muscular action can occur resulting in constipation or intestinal pseudo-obstruction. Constipation is a common dose-limiting adverse event. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction can result in abdominal distention, pain, nausea, or vomiting; discontinue if these symptoms develop or worsen during treatment.

• Heat prostration: May occur in the presence of fever, increased environmental temperature, and/or during physical exercise, particularly in children and the elderly; use caution in hot weather and/or exercise. Avoid exertion and high environmental temperature after administration.

• Mechanical obstruction (incomplete): Diarrhea may be an early sign of incomplete intestinal obstruction, especially in patients with an ileostomy or colostomy; avoid use in these patients. Discontinue treatment if incomplete mechanical intestinal obstruction is suspected or if diarrhea occurs.

Disease-related concerns:

• Cardiovascular disease: Use with caution in patients with coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, hypertension, or tachycardia; evaluate tachycardia prior to administration.

• Hepatic impairment: Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment; consider dosage reduction.

• Hiatal hernia: Use with caution in patients with hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis; consider dosage reduction.

• Hyperthyroidism: Use with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism.

• Neuropathy: Use with caution in patients with autonomic neuropathy; consider dosage reduction.

• Prostatic hyperplasia/bladder neck obstruction: May worsen the symptoms (eg, urinary retention) of prostatic hyperplasia and/or bladder neck obstruction; use with caution; consider dosage reduction in patients with prostatic hypertrophy.

• Renal impairment: Use with caution in patients with renal impairment; elimination is severely impaired in renal failure; dosage adjustment may be necessary.

• Ulcerative colitis: Use with caution in patients with ulcerative colitis; large doses may suppress intestinal motility; consider dosage reduction; may precipitate/exacerbate an ileus or toxic megacolon. Use is contraindicated in patients with severe ulcerative colitis.

Special populations:

• Older adult: Use with caution in the elderly; increased risk for anticholinergic effects, confusion, and hallucinations; consider dosage reduction.

• Pediatric: Infants, patients with Down syndrome, and pediatric patients with spastic paralysis or brain damage may experience an increased response to anticholinergics, increasing the potential for adverse events. A paradoxical reaction characterized by hyperexcitability may occur in pediatric patients taking large doses. Infants and young children are especially susceptible to the toxic effects of anticholinergics.

Dosage form specific issues:

• Benzyl alcohol and derivatives: Some dosage forms may contain benzyl alcohol; large amounts of benzyl alcohol (≥99 mg/kg/day) have been associated with a potentially fatal toxicity (“gasping syndrome”) in neonates; the “gasping syndrome” consists of metabolic acidosis, respiratory distress, gasping respirations, CNS dysfunction (including convulsions, intracranial hemorrhage), hypotension and cardiovascular collapse (AAP ["Inactive" 1997]; CDC 1982); some data suggests that benzoate displaces bilirubin from protein binding sites (Ahlfors 2001); avoid or use dosage forms containing benzyl alcohol with caution in neonates. See manufacturer's labeling.

• Injection: Sensitivity of the eyes to light may occur. Protect eyes from light after administration.

• Propylene glycol: Some dosage forms may contain propylene glycol; large amounts are potentially toxic and have been associated hyperosmolality, lactic acidosis, seizures, and respiratory depression; use caution (AAP 1997; Zar 2007).

Warnings: Additional Pediatric Considerations

Use of IV glycopyrrolate in pediatric patients as a premedication or during anesthesia has been associated with dysrhythmias. In children treated with Cuvposa, the following adverse reactions were reported with an incidence >30%: Flushing, constipation, vomiting, xerostomia, and nasal congestion.

Some dosage forms may contain propylene glycol; in neonates large amounts of propylene glycol delivered orally, intravenously (eg, >3,000 mg/day), or topically have been associated with potentially fatal toxicities which can include metabolic acidosis, seizures, renal failure, and CNS depression; toxicities have also been reported in children and adults including hyperosmolality, lactic acidosis, seizures, and respiratory depression; use caution (AAP 1997; Shehab 2009).

Metabolism/Transport Effects

None known.

Drug Interactions

Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the Lexicomp drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Aclidinium: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination

Amantadine: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Glycopyrrolate (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Anticholinergic Agents: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of other Anticholinergic Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Atenolol: Glycopyrrolate (Systemic) may increase the serum concentration of Atenolol. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Botulinum Toxin-Containing Products: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Cannabinoid-Containing Products: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the tachycardic effect of Cannabinoid-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Chloral Betaine: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Cimetropium: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Cimetropium. Risk X: Avoid combination

CloZAPine: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the constipating effect of CloZAPine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination whenever possible. If combined, monitor closely for signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal hypomotility and consider prophylactic laxative treatment. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Digoxin: Glycopyrrolate (Systemic) may increase the serum concentration of Digoxin. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Eluxadoline: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the constipating effect of Eluxadoline. Risk X: Avoid combination

Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic): Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Glucagon: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Glucagon. Specifically, the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Glycopyrrolate (Oral Inhalation): Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Glycopyrrolate (Oral Inhalation). Risk X: Avoid combination

Glycopyrronium (Topical): May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination

Haloperidol: Glycopyrrolate (Systemic) may decrease the serum concentration of Haloperidol. Management: Consider avoiding concurrent use of glycopyrrolate and haloperidol.Monitor patients closely for signs/symptoms of reduced clinical response to haloperidol if concurrent use with glycopyrrolate is required. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Ipratropium (Oral Inhalation): May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination

Itopride: Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Itopride. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Levodopa-Containing Products: Glycopyrrolate (Systemic) may decrease the serum concentration of Levodopa-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Levosulpiride: Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Levosulpiride. Risk X: Avoid combination

MetFORMIN: Glycopyrrolate (Systemic) may increase the serum concentration of MetFORMIN. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Mianserin: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Mirabegron: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Mirabegron. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Nitroglycerin: Anticholinergic Agents may decrease the absorption of Nitroglycerin. Specifically, anticholinergic agents may decrease the dissolution of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets, possibly impairing or slowing nitroglycerin absorption. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Opioid Agonists: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Opioid Agonists. Specifically, the risk for constipation and urinary retention may be increased with this combination. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Oxatomide: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination

Potassium Chloride: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the ulcerogenic effect of Potassium Chloride. Management: Patients on drugs with substantial anticholinergic effects should avoid using any solid oral dosage form of potassium chloride. Risk X: Avoid combination

Potassium Citrate: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the ulcerogenic effect of Potassium Citrate. Risk X: Avoid combination

Pramlintide: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. These effects are specific to the GI tract. Risk X: Avoid combination

Ramosetron: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the constipating effect of Ramosetron. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Revefenacin: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Revefenacin. Risk X: Avoid combination

Secretin: Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Secretin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of anticholinergic agents and secretin. Discontinue anticholinergic agents at least 5 half-lives prior to administration of secretin. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics: Anticholinergic Agents may increase the serum concentration of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Tiotropium: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Tiotropium. Risk X: Avoid combination

Topiramate: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Topiramate. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Umeclidinium: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination

Food Interactions

Administration with a high-fat meal significantly reduced absorption. Management: Administer at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Pregnancy Considerations

When given as a single maternal injection prior to delivery, glycopyrrolate was not found to cross the placenta in significant amounts. In addition, fetal heart rate, fetal heart rate variability, and Apgar scores were not significantly affected (Abboud 1981; Abboud 1983; Ali-Melkkilä 1990; Ure 1999).

Use of topical glycopyrrolate for the treatment of hyperhidrosis in a pregnant patient diagnosed with herpetic neuralgia has been described in a case report (Ladjevic 2009).

Breastfeeding Considerations

It is not known if glycopyrrolate is present in breast milk.

According to the manufacturer, the decision to breastfeed during therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and benefits of treatment to the mother. Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic and may suppress lactation.

Monitoring Parameters

Heart rate; anticholinergic effects; bowel sounds; bowel movements; effects on drooling

Mechanism of Action

Blocks the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in smooth muscle, secretory glands, and the CNS; indirectly reduces the rate of salivation by preventing the stimulation of acetylcholine receptors

Pharmacokinetics

Onset of action: IM: 15 to 30 minutes; IV: Within 1 minute.

Peak effect: IM: Within ~30 to 45 minutes.

Duration: Vagal effect: 2 to 3 hours; Inhibition of salivation: Up to 7 hours; Parenteral: 7 hours.

Absorption: Oral tablet: Poor (~3%); variable and erratic; Oral solution: 23% lower compared to tablet; high-fat meal markedly reduces the oral bioavailability.

Distribution: Vd: IV: Children and Adolescents ≤14 years: 1.3 to 1.8 L/kg (range: 0.7 to 3.9 L/kg); Adults: 0.42 ± 0.22 L/kg.

Bioavailability: Tablet: 3%.

Half-life elimination: IV: Infants: 21.6 to 130 minutes; Children: 19.2 to 99.2 minutes; IM: Adults: 0.55 to 1.25 hours; IV: 0.83 ± 0.27 hour; Oral solution: Adults: 3 hours; Orally disintegrating tablet: Adults: 2.8 hours.

Time to peak, plasma: IM: ~30 minutes; Oral solution: 3.1 hours; Orally disintegrating tablet: Median: 3 hours.

Excretion: Urine (as unchanged drug, IM: >80%, IV: 85%); bile (as unchanged drug, <5%).

Clearance: Children and Adolescents ≤14 years: Mean range: 1.01 to 1.41 L/kg/hour (range: 0.32 to 2.22 L/kg/hour); Adults: 0.54 ± 0.14 L/kg/hour.

Pharmacokinetics: Additional Considerations

Altered kidney function: Elimination is severely impaired in patients with renal failure.

Pricing: US

Solution (Cuvposa Oral)

1 mg/5 mL (per mL): $1.27

Solution (Glycopyrrolate Injection)

0.2 mg/mL (per mL): $2.88 - $16.25

0.4 mg/2 mL (per mL): $3.00 - $14.38

1 mg/5 mL (per mL): $1.92 - $11.00

4 mg/20 mL (per mL): $2.01 - $8.93

Solution (Glycopyrrolate Oral)

1 mg/5 mL (per mL): $1.01 - $1.14

Solution (Glyrx-PF Injection)

0.2 mg/mL (per mL): $4.56

0.4 mg/2 mL (per mL): $3.96

Solution Prefilled Syringe (Glycopyrrolate (PF) Injection)

0.6 mg/3 mL (per mL): $6.11

Solution Prefilled Syringe (Glycopyrrolate PF Injection)

0.2 mg/mL (per mL): $8.38 - $8.50

0.4 mg/2 mL (per mL): $8.33

Solution Prefilled Syringe (Glyrx-PF Injection)

0.6 mg/3 mL (per mL): $4.00

1 mg/5 mL (per mL): $3.84

Tablet, orally-disintegrating (Dartisla ODT Oral)

1.7 mg (per each): $6.67

Tablets (Glycate Oral)

1.5 mg (per each): $19.90

Tablets (Glycopyrrolate Oral)

1 mg (per each): $1.06 - $1.31

1.5 mg (per each): $39.80

2 mg (per each): $1.76 - $2.20

Tablets (Robinul Oral)

1 mg (per each): $11.80

Tablets (Robinul-Forte Oral)

2 mg (per each): $18.01

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Brand Names: International
  • Androl (BD);
  • Glyco-P (IN);
  • Glycopyrrola (KR);
  • Glyprolate (IN);
  • Pyrolate (LK, PK);
  • Robinul (AE, AT, AU, BB, BE, CH, DE, DK, FI, GB, GR, LU, NO, NZ, SE);
  • Robinul Forte (BB);
  • Robinunl (SG);
  • Supotaria (BD);
  • Tabinul (KR)


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