Taverin 40 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
| Trade Name | Taverin 40 mg |
| Generic | Drotaverine Hydrochloride |
| Weight | 40 mg |
| Type | |
| Therapeutic Class | Anticholinergics |
| Manufacturer | Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
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
Taverin 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.
