Drotin DS 20mg/5ml Suspension

This medication effectively treats twitches or spasm of the smooth muscles generally found in the stomach and heart. It is also helpful in relieving the pain triggered due to irritable bowel syndrome, headache, menses and cervical spasm during labor.

The possible side-effects that may occur on using this medicine are

• Fainting
• Sleep disorders
• Constipation
• Flushing
• Allergic dermatitis
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
• Falling of blood pressure and change in pulse rate

This medication 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.

• Smooth Muscle Spasm

• Menstrual Cramps

• Abdominal Pain

• Allergy

• Severe Liver/Kidney Damage

• Heart Failure

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Dry Mouth

• Change In Pulse Rate

• Dizziness

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Allergic Skin Reaction

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

• What is the onset of action?

  The within this medicine starts showing its result is not clinically established.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not considerable for pregnant women, one should consult a doctor first.

• Is it habit forming?

  Its habit forming tendency is not reported till now.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication 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?

  Consumption with alcohol is unknown. Please contact your doctor.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time duration this medicine has an impact is is not clinically established.

• 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 missed dose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

This medication 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.

• Ques : What is Drotin ds 20mg/5ml syrup?

  Ans : This syrup has Drotaverine as an active element present. It performs its action by treating spasm or twitches of the smooth muscles in the stomach and heart.

• Ques : What are the uses of Drotin ds 20mg/5ml syrup?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Functional bowel disorders, Pain in renal colic, Pain in stomach, and Chest pain. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Painful periods, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Drotin DS syrup?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as Nausea, Sweating, Sleep disorders, Constipation, Flushing, Allergic dermatitis, Dizziness, Headache, Irregular heart rhythm, Hypotension, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Drotin DS syrup?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Drotin DS 20mg/5ml Suspension before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Drotin DS 20mg/5ml Suspension?

  Ans : Contraindication to drotin. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Depression, Diabetes, Elevated levels of fat in the blood, Fits, Gallbladder disease, Hemolytic uremic syndrome, etc.

• Ques : Is Drotin DS 20mg/5ml Suspension safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication 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.

• Ques : Will Drotin DS 20mg/5ml Suspension be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Nausea, Sweating, Sleep disorders, Constipation, Flushing, Allergic dermatitis, Dizziness, Headache, etc.

• Drotaverine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/drotaverine

• Drotaverine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06751