Fenpiverinium belongs to the class of drugs called anticholinergics. It works by inhibiting the nerve impulses which are responsible for causing pain and muscular contractions in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and other organs.
Dryness in mouth, Slow heart rate, Excessive thirst, Dry skin, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Palpitations, Photophobia, Constipation, Dilatation of pupil, Difficulty in urination, Arrhythmia, Increased heart rate, Reduced bronchial secretions, Loss of accommodation
Fenpiverinium is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm.