Generic Name
DrotaverinePacks Price
- Tab 40 mg(080221): 20: 51.41: 60.48
- Tab 840 mg(080221): 20: 76.81: 89.62
Spasmeg
Therapeutic Group
Anti-spasmodic & Anti-cholinergicIndication Dosage
Drotaverine is a medication used to relieve spasms and cramps in the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, uterus, and blood vessels. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, and peripheral vascular disease. Drotaverine works by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase, which helps to relax the smooth muscles and improve blood flow.
Biliary Spasm, Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, Cystitis, Smooth Muscle Spasm, Urinary Spasm:
Oral:
- Adults: Initially 80 Mg Followed By 40-80 Mg Three Times Daily
By IV Inj:
- Adults: 1-2 Amp Slowly 1-3 Time Daily. Can Also Be Administered Intramuscularly And Intraarterially In Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Inj 40mg: Per 2 ml: Drotaverine Hci 40mg; Amp.
- Tab 40mg /80mg: Drotaverine (as Hci) 40mg /80mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Antispasmodic
Contra Indications
- Conditions Like Cardiac Insufficiency, I & Ii Degree Av Block, Renal Impairment, Hepatic Impairment, Myasthenia Gravis, Paralytic Ileus, Pyloric Stenosis, Toxic Mega-colon, And Prostatic Enlargement.
Precautions
- Conditions Like Cardiac Insufficiency, I & Ii Degree Av Block, Renal Impairment, Hepatic Impairment, Myasthenia Gravis, Paralytic Ileus, Pyloric Stenosis, Toxic Mega-colon, And Prostatic Enlargement.
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Porphyria
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Palpitation
- Constipation
- Insomnia
- Dry Mouth
- Hypotension
- Confusion (particularly. In The Elderly)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Giddiness
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif