Drotin 40mg is an effective medication for treating menstrual and abdominal pain. It is an antispasmodic medicine that relieves the pain caused by smooth muscle spasms like menstrual pain. Pain due to kidney stones, biliary stones, and Gastroineral colicky pain, and also helps relieve tension-type headaches. Drotin 40mg is a prescription drug and is used under the supervision of a doctor.
How does Drotin (Drotaverine) work?
Drotin 40mg contains Drotaverine as an active ingredient, which belongs to a class of medications called antispasmodic medicines. It works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase, hydrolyzing cAMP, increasing cAMP concentration, decreasing Ca uptake of the cells, and converting the distribution of calcium among the cells.
It may also have some minor allosteric calcium channel-blocking properties during this process. Thus, as a smooth muscle relaxant, it relieves the contraction associated with the abdomen's smooth muscles.
Dosage Indication
Take Drotin tablets in exact dose and duration as suggested by your doctor. You should take this tablet 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce the post-meal symptoms, but if you do not have such a problem, you can take it with or without food; this tablet is orally taken by mouth with a glass of water.
Do not chew or crush during its intake. Drotin 40mg should be used regularly if you are advised for its regular use. Never disturb the dosage amount and avoid the use of two tablets of Drotin 40mg at the same time.
If you accidentally consume any overdose of this medicine, you must contact your doctor immediately.
Before you use this medicine, you must inform your doctor if you have ever had severe heart disease or have a blood pressure problem, or a kidney and liver disorder, and you should not use this drug if you have an allergy to its active ingredient.
Precautions and warnings
Before starting your treatment with Drotin 40mg:
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Inform your doctor if you have ever suffered from heart disease.
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Have blood pressure problems.
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Suffer from kidney or liver disorders.
Your doctor must also know about all other medications you take, as many of these can make the Drotin tablet less effective or change its working mechanism. During treatment with this medicine, the doctor can also check your blood pressure regularly.
Intake of this medication is unlikely to affect your driving ability. If you experience dizziness after taking it, be attentive while driving or simply avoid it.
Side effects
Below are some common and less common side effects of this medicine; it may need medical attention if any side effects worsen or cause intense difficulty.
Interactions
All medicines interact differently from person to person. Check all possible interactions with a doctor before starting any medication.
Here are some medicines that must not be taken with Drotin 40mg including:
- Atropine
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Diazepam
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Diclofenac
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Levodopa
Storage
It is advised to store this medicine at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep Drotin tablets out of reach of children and pets.
Frequently asked questions about Drotin 40mg (FAQs)
How long do I need to take Drotin 40mg tablet?
You must take this medicine for treatment as directed by a doctor. If there is no improvement in your condition, consult a doctor immediately.
When should Drotaverine not be taken?
This medicine should not be used by patients allergic to Drotaverine or other Drotin ingredients.
Is it safe to take a Drotin tablet for menstrual pain?
Yes, this medicine is recommended for treating menstrual pain. But do not self-medicate.
In case you suffer from menstrual pain too often, then consult a gynecologist to know the cause of the pain.
How much time does it take for Drotaverine to work in your system?
Drotin begins to work within 30 minutes after its administration. However, it can also differ among individuals based on their physiology and biological parameters.
What if I miss a dose of a 40mg tablet of Drotin?
If you have missed a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. But missed dosage should be skipped if it's already time for the next scheduled dose.
Never try to double your dose just to make up for missed one, as it can lead to an overdose.
