Drotin 40 MG Tablet

Drotin 40 MG Tablet effectively treats twitches or spasm of the smooth muscles generally found in the stomach and heart. It is effective in relieving pain triggered due to irritable bowel syndrome, headache, menstrual periods and cervical spasm during labour.

It is also effective in abdominal pain, chest pain, gallstones pain in the kidneys, pain in renal colic and a few other conditions. Drotin 40 MG Tablet may interact with a few other drugs like Atropine, Diclofenac, Levodopa, and Diazepam. Inform your doctor about taking any other medications, before starting the course of this medicine.

The possible side-effects that may occur on using this medicine are nausea, vomiting, fainting, dry mouth, sleep disorders, constipation, flushing, allergic dermatitis, swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet, falling of blood pressure and change in pulse rate.

Drotin 40 MG Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe heart, liver, and kidney disease. This drug should be used with caution in patients suffering from a genetic disorder of the skin and blood. People who have allergic reactions, are pregnant or are breastfeeding are also advised to avoid taking this medicine.

It comes as an oral medicine to take by mouth, with or without food. The recommended dose for adults is usually 40-80 mg, three times a day but it can vary depending on your condition. If taken orally as an antispasmodic by children between the age of 1 to 6, the recommended dose is 20 mg, three to four-time daily. In children older than 6 years of age, the dosage is generally increased to 40 mg.

• Smooth Muscle Spasm

• Pain Relief

• Allergy

• Severe Liver/Kidney Damage

• Heart Failure

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Dry Mouth

• Change In Pulse Rate

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Allergic Skin Reaction

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Fall In Blood Pressure

• Vertigo

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of time for which this medicine remains effective is not established clinically.

• What is the onset of action?

  The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is not established clinically.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding as the risks of adverse effects on the infant are significantly high. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks associated with the use of this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unknown whether it is safe or not to take Drotin 40 MG Tablet along with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Drotin 40 MG Tablet may cause side effects which affects the alertness of the patient taking it. It can even cause vertigo.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Limited information is available on Drotin 40 MG Tablet use in patients with kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information is available on Drotin 40 MG Tablet use in patients with liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Drotin 40 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Baralgan D 40 MG Tablet

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Doverin 40 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Drotikind 40 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Trospa 40 MG Tablet

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, doctor should be consulted immediately. The overdose symptoms are restlessness, confusion, and dizziness. As per the severity of the symptoms, the supportive measures like gastric lavage are initiated.

Drotin 40 MG Tablet works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase-IV enzymes and helping in restoring the balance of cyclic AMP and calcium ions at the site of spasm at smooth muscles.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Atropine: Report the use of any medicine taken for pain to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to use these medicines together.
  • Diclofenac: Report the use of any medicine taken for pain to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to use these medicines together.
  • Levodopa: Use of this medicine in a patient taking levodopa should be avoided. The risk of adverse effects are significantly high and the symptoms might worsen after taking these medicines together. Use of alternative medicine that is safer for use is recommended in such cases.
  • Diazepam: Report the use of any medicine taken for the pain to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to use these medicines together Report any incidence of adverse effects to the doctor on priority.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Porphyria: This medicine should be used with caution in a patient suffering from this genetic disorder of the blood and skin.
  • Low Cardiac Output: This medicine is not recommended for use if you suffer from a condition that impairs the normal blood pumping ability of the heart.

• Ques : What is Drotin 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Drotin 40 MG is a medication which has Drotaverine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by constricting PDE4 in smooth muscle cells. This Tablet is used to treat conditions such as Pain in renal colic, Functional bowel disorders, Pain in stomach, Menstrual pain, Gallstones pain in the kidneys, Abdominal pain, Chest pain, etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Drotin 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Drotin Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Pain in renal colic, Functional bowel disorders, Pain in stomach, Menstrual pain, Gallstones pain in the kidneys, Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Pain due to liver and gallbladder diseases, and Labor pain. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Pain in the abdomen, Stomach ache, and Abdominal cramps. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using this Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Drotin 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Drotin 40 MG is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of the Tablet which are as follows: Nausea and Vomiting, Dry mouth, Change in pulse rate, Dizziness, Headache, Difficulty in breathing, Allergic skin reaction, Swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet RARE, and Fall in blood pressure.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Drotin 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks. It is recommended to the patient to visit a doctor to get certain tests performed so that there shall not be any chance of harm. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Ques : Is Drotin 40 MG Tablet safe in pregnancy?

  Ans : This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks. It is recommended to the patient to visit a doctor to get certain tests performed so that there shall not be any chance of harm. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Ques : Can Drotin 40 MG Tablet be used for pain in renal colic and functional bowel disorders?

  Ans : Yes, Drotin Tablet is used for pain in Renal Colic and functional bowel disorders.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Drotin 40 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Usually, Drotin Tablet shows improvement immediately after taking it. It may also take 2-3 hours, depending on the condition of the patient.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Drotin 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Recommended frequency of taking Drotin Tablet is once a day. The Patient should consult a doctor and should follow doctor’s prescription.

• Ques : Is Drotin 40 MG Tablet addictive or habit forming?

  Ans : No, consuming prescribed dosage of Drotin Tablet is not addictive or habit forming. Excessive use of this medication may lead to addiction.

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