Drotapan40mg
Tablet
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Drotapan. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Drotapan during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Drotapan during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Drotapan may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Drotapan may cause vertigo. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Drotapan in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Drotapan in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Drotapan is an antispasmodic medicine. It is used in the treatment of menstrual pain and abdominal pain. It provides relief from pain due to smooth musc... View More
Uses of Drotapan
- Menstrual pain
- Abdominal pain
Side effects of Drotapan
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Vertigo
How to use Drotapan
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Drotapan may be taken with... View More
How Drotapan works
Drotapan is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.
What if you forget to take Drotapan?
If you miss a dose of Drotapan, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Drotapan helps relieve pain due to smooth muscle spasms such as menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, and colicky pain.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Drotapan may cause dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.
Indication
Gastrointestinal tract spasm, Irritable bowel syndrome, Dysmenorrhea, Biliary colics, Renal colics
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral As an antispasmodic Adult: 1 to 2 tablets, 3 times daily. Injection: Adults: 1 to 2 ampoules, intramuscularly or subcutaneously, 1-3 times dai... View More
Child Dose
Oral As an antispasmodic Children (over 6 years): 1/2 to 1 tablet, 1-2 times daily. 40 mg 1-2 times daily Children (1-6 years): 1/4 to 1/2 tablet... View More
Contraindication
Severe renal/hepatic/cardiac dysfunction. Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Drotaverine has antispasmodic effect mediated via inhibition of phosphodiesterase-IV, specific for smooth muscle. It has a rapid and direct action on th... View More
Precaution
Exercise caution in patients with renal/hepatic/cardiac dysfunction. Pregnacy, lactation.
Side Effect
Vertigo, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth.
Interaction
May attenuate the action of levodopa. Concurrent use of analgesics, antimuscarinics or benzodiazepines. Additive beneficial effect with concurrent use o... View More
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