DROTAVERINE belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to reduce and relieve smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and gall bladder.
DROTAVERINE contains 'Drotaverine', which works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder, and urinary tract. Thereby helps in relieving pain.
In some cases, DROTAVERINE may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and vertigo (spinning sensation). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor before taking DROTAVERINE if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Do not take DROTAVERINE if you are breastfeeding. DROTAVERINE may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with DROTAVERINE as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
smooth muscle spasms of gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and gall bladder
DROTAVERINE belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents. DROTAVERINE is used to treat smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and gall bladder. DROTAVERINE works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the abdomen.
Do not take DROTAVERINE if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, liver or kidney problems. Talk to your doctor if you have low blood pressure or are taking levodopa. Consult your doctor before taking DROTAVERINE if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Do not take DROTAVERINE if you are breastfeeding. DROTAVERINE may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. DROTAVERINE should not be given to children below one year as the safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with DROTAVERINE as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Drug-Drug Interactions: DROTAVERINE may interact with anti-Parkinson (levodopa), painkillers, anti-muscarinic drugs, and benzodiazepines.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have porphyria, heart, kidney or liver problems.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DROTAVERINE as it may cause increased dizziness.
Please consult your doctor before taking DROTAVERINE if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
It is not recommended to use DROTAVERINE while breastfeeding.
DROTAVERINE may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Please consult your doctor before taking DROTAVERINE if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Please consult your doctor before taking DROTAVERINE if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
DROTAVERINE can be given to children above 1year if prescribed by the doctor.
Muscle spasms: Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary muscle contractions, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. The common causes of abdominal spasms include muscle strain, fatigue, dehydration, gas, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, and drug or alcohol use. Symptoms of abdominal muscle spasms include pain, swelling, bloating, changes in bowel habits, heartburn, nausea, diarrhoea, or constipation.