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Atd 40 Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

DROTAVERINE-40MG

Uses:

Treatment of Smooth muscle spasms

Medicinal Benefits:

Atd 40 Injection is an anti-spasmodic agent that is used to treat smooth muscle spasms of the biliary tract (gall bladder), urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract (gastric/duodenal ulcer disease, spastic conditions of cardia and pylorus of stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, spastic constipation, flatulence, stomach inflammation, bowel inflammation). It is also prescribed for dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and severe spastic pain during labour. Atd 40 Injection can also be used in uncomplicated labour during the cervical dilation phase to shorten the dilation and overall labour duration.

FAQs

Atd 40 Injection belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to treat smooth muscle spasms of the biliary tract, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract. It is also used to treat dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and severe spastic pain during labour.

Atd 40 Injection works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the biliary tract, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract.

Atd 40 Injection should be used with caution in case of hypotension (low blood pressure). Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Atd 40 Injection.

Consult your doctor if you are taking levodopa as Atd 40 Injection may reduce the anti-Parkinsonian effects of levodopa, leading to worsening tremors and rigidity.

Vertigo might be a side-effect of Atd 40 Injection. Consult your doctor if you experience spinning sensations or loss of balance.

Atd 40 Injection may be indicated in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Atd 40 Injection is usually given if the patient is unable to take medicines by oral route or when immediate relief from smooth muscle spasms is required.

Consult your doctor to reassess your condition and to determine if different treatment is necessary. But do not self-medicate. Stomach pain can be due to various reasons including infections, food poisoning, menstruation, allergies, ulcers, etc.

No, Atd 40 Injection is not a steroid. It is an antispasmodic medication that contains drotaverine, which helps relieve pain caused by smooth muscle spasms.

The common side effects of Atd 40 Injection are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and vertigo (spinning sensation). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.