₨ 100.00
MBBS
DOT 40mg|2ml Injection 2mlx5s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Drotaverine:40mg/2ml
- Manufactured by : ACME Laboratories Pakistan (PVT) LTD
- Drug Strength : 40mg/2ml
- Drug Form : Injection
- Pack Size : 2mlx5s
- Product SKU : dis_30178
Drotaverine:40mg/2ml | Antispasmodics
Manufactured / Marketed By : ACME Product Form : InjectionPack Size : 2mlx5sIngredients : Drotaverine:40mg/2mlGeneric Category : Antispasmodics
How it works
DOT 40mg|2ml Injection 2mlx5s acts on the smooth muscles to relieve pain and spasms.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for DOT 40mg|2ml Injection 2mlx5s
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Dry mouth rare
- Change in pulse rate rare
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Difficulty in breathing rare
- Allergic skin reaction
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet rare
- Fall in blood pressure rare
- Hypoesthesia (Decreased sense of touch or sensation) rare
- Anemia rare
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Frequent acid reflexes from stomach) rare
- Decreased urine output
Uses of DOT 40mg|2ml Injection 2mlx5s
What is it prescribed for?
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Smooth muscle spasm (Rigid and painful smooth muscles)
This medicine is used to relieve smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, heart, and other organs associated with various diseases.
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Functional bowel disorder (Difficulty in movement of bowels in intestine)
This medicine is used to relax the intestinal muscles and allows the free passage for bowels.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time required by this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on the clinical condition.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to [posttitle] or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
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Sever liver/kidney damage
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe impairment of kidney/liver function due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
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Heart Failure
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from heart failure, a condition characterized by insufficient pumping of blood, since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on the clinical condition.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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Liver disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from kidney function impairment or active kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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Hypotension
Use of this medicine may cause a fall in blood pressure levels. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases. Close monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
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Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you report all your current medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Atropine moderate
- Diclofenac moderate
- Levodopa severe
- Diazepam moderate
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moderate
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of Porphyria due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate corrective measures or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
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severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of low cardiac output, a condition characterized by insufficient pumping of blood, since it may worsen the patient's condition.
General Instructions
Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the instructions mentioned on the label. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. This medicine can be taken with or without food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medicine.Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the instructions mentioned on the label. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. This medicine can be taken with or without food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medicine.
Other details
- To be taken with food
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Effect on sleep is not established
References
- practo.com - Drotaverine [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/drotaverine-96-api [cited 9/9/2020]. 2017
- drugbank.ca - Drotaverine [Internet]. Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06751 [cited 9/9/2020]. 2019
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