Tab. Drotapan
Tablet · PO · 40mg / tablet · 1 tablet
৳1.75
Tab.
Drotapan
Drotaverine
— Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
40mg / tablet
Presentations
Dose rules
No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.
Dose reference
Human
Oral- Adults: 1 to 2 tablets, 3 times daily Children (over 6 years): 1/2 to 1 tablet, 1-2 times daily. Children (1-6 years): 1/4 to 1/2 tablet, 1-2 times daily. Injection- Adults: 1 to 2 ampoules, intramuscularly or subcutaneously, 1-3 times daily. For the management of acute stone colics: 1 or 2 ampoules by slow intravenous injection.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
Spastic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome- Biliary colics and spastic conditions of the biliary tract: Cholecystolithiasis, cholecystitis, cholangitis. Renal colics and spastic conditions of the urogenital tract: Nephrolithiasis, ureterolithiasis, pyelitis, cystitis. ... Read moreSpastic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome- Biliary colics and spastic conditions of the biliary tract: Cholecystolithiasis, cholecystitis, cholangitis. Renal colics and spastic conditions of the urogenital tract: Nephrolithiasis, ureterolithiasis, pyelitis, cystitis. Spastic conditions of the uterus: Dysmenorrhea, imminent abortion, uterine tetanus.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
Drotaverine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the products and its constituents.
Drotaverine has antispasmodic effect mediated via inhibition of phosphodiesterase-IV, specific for smooth muscle. It has a rapid and direct action on the smooth muscle. It acts to correct cyclic AMP and Ca imbalance at the spastic site, thereby relieving smooth muscle spasm and pain.
May attenuate the action of levodopa. Concurrent use of analgesics, antimuscarinics or benzodiazepines. Additive beneficial effect with concurrent use of analgesics, antimuscarinics or benzodiazepines.
The common side effects are headache, dizziness, rhinitis, sinusitis, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, pharyngitis, edema and fatigue.
As with most drugs, the use of Drotaverine Hydrochloride should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation unless essential.
Caution should be taken for patients suffering from liver and kidney disease.