Drotapan Tablet 40 mg

Drotapan Tablet 40 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Drotapan Tablet 40 mg
Generic Drotaverine Hydrochloride
Weight 40 mg
Type Tablet
Therapeutic Class Anticholinergics
Manufacturer Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Drotapan Tablet 40 mg
Drotapan Tablet 40 mg

Uses

Gastric, Intestinal or pyloric spasm, cholelithiasis and spastic constipation, to relieve tenesmus in dysentry, dysmenorrhoea, peripheral vascular disorders. Owing to its freedom from cardiotoxic and hypotensive effects, Drotaverine HCl has outstanding value in the treatment of coronary insufficiency and angina pectoris.

Dosage

Drotapan Tablet 40 mg dosage

The usual dose for adults is 1 to 2 tablets three times daily, one to three times 2 to 4 ml injection subcutaneously or intramuscularly. In case of acute stone colic 2 to 4 ml may be given by slow intravenous injection, in case of peripheral arterial spasm or obstruction Drotaverine HCl may be injected intra arterially. Children should be given smaller doses according to age and body weight. Children should receive once or twice daily 1/4 to 1/2 tablet, adolescent 1/2 to 1 tablet daily. In peptic ulcer it is expedient to combine Drotaverine HCl with atropine or atropine-like compounds.

Side Effects

In rare cases nausea and vertigo may occur.

Precaution

Caution should be taken for patients suffering from liver and kidney disease.

Interaction

May attenuate the action of levodopa. Concurrent use of analgesics, antimuscarinics or benzodiazepines. Additive beneficial effect with concurrent use of analgesics, antimuscarinics or benzodiazepines.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

There is no known case of teratogenecity in animal studies. However, the use of drotaverine should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Drotaverine HCl.

Storage Condition

To be dispensed only by or on the prescription of a registered physician. Keep out of reach of children. Keep in a cool, dry place.

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