Drotin A Tablet

This tablet is an effective medicine to treat twitches or spasm of the smooth muscles usually in the stomach and heart. It is used to relieve pain caused due to headache, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual periods, and is also used to relieve cervical spasm during labor.

The medication is also used for chest pain, abdominal pain, gallstones pain in the kidneys, pain in renal colic and other conditions. It is not recommended in patients with severe heart, liver, and kidney disease.

• Smooth Muscle Spasm

• 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

• 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 should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

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

• Euspas D 80Mg/100Mg Tablet

  Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Spasfree 80Mg/100Mg Tablet

  Strides shasun Ltd

• Dolowin Spas 80 Mg/100 Mg Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Drolgan Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Zerodol Spas 80 mg/100 mg Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Hifenac Spas Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Drona 80 Mg/100 Mg Tablet

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Termispaz D 80 Mg/100 Mg Tablet

  Resilient Cosmecueticals Pvt Ltd

• Cyclofit D Tablet

  Fitwel Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

• Big Nac Spas 80Mg/100Mg Tablet

  Ronyd Healthcare Pvt 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?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, increased heart rate, fall in blood pressure etc.

This medicine 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. It also inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase in the brain which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.

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

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the course of treatment.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  Do not use this medicine in combination with Lithium, Digoxin, Corticosteroids, Atropine, Levodopa and Diazepam.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  The tablet should not be used if you are suffering from porphyria, asthma, gastro-intestinal toxicity and impaired kidney function.

• Ques : What is Drotin a tablet?

  Ans : Drotin A Tablet belong to the group of medicines which are used to treat twitches or spasm of the muscles generally present in the stomach and heart.

• Ques : What is the use of Drotin a tablet?

  Ans : Drotin A Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like pain in renal colic, lumbago, pain due to nonarticular rheumatism, functional bowel disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Drotin a tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include constipation, nausea, sweating, sleep disorders, and flushing. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to allergic dermatitis, dizziness, headache, irregular heart rhythm, and hypotension.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Drotin a tablet ?

  Ans : Drotin A Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use drotin a tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use drotin a tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 16 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use drotin a tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach.

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