Product introduction
Drotarin Injection is an antispasmodic medicine. It is used in the treatment of menstrual pain and abdominal pain. It provides relief from pain due to smooth muscle spasm like menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stones, pain due to biliary stone and gastrointestinal colicky pain.
Drotarin Injection is given as an injection under the medical supervision of a doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and dryness in the mouth. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may also make you feel dizzy as of low blood pressure if happens take caution while driving.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had severe heart disease or have blood pressure issues, or you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor may check blood pressure regularly while on treatment with this medicine.
Uses of Drotarin Injection
Benefits of Drotarin Injection
In Pain relief
Drotarin Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby improving the pain. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort associated with menstrual cycles or kidney stones also. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Drotarin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Drotarin
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Fast heart rate
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Vertigo
How to use Drotarin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Drotarin Injection works
Drotarin Injection is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Drotarin Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Drotarin Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Drotarin Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Drotarin Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
As Drotarin Injection may cause vertigo.
As Drotarin Injection may cause vertigo.
Kidney
CAUTION
Drotarin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Drotarin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Drotarin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Drotarin Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Drotarin Injection helps relieve pain due to smooth muscle spasms such as menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, and colicky pain.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Drotarin Injection may cause dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tetrahydroisoquinolines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-IV (PDE-4) Inhibitors
FAQs
What is Drotarin Injection used for?
Drotarin Injection is used to relieve pain and discomfort caused by smooth muscle spasms. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as kidney stones, gallbladder stones, urinary tract cramps, stomach or intestinal spasms, painful periods, and certain types of headaches. It works by relaxing the muscles, which helps ease the pain.
Who should not take Drotarin Injection?
Individuals should not take Drotarin Injection if they are allergic to drotaverine or any of its ingredients, have severe liver, kidney, or heart problems, or are children under 1 year of age.
Can Drotarin Injection be used in people with low blood pressure?
Caution is needed when using Drotarin Injection in people with low blood pressure, as it can make the condition worse. Your doctor will monitor you closely if you have this condition.
Is Drotarin Injection safe for people with heart problems?
Drotarin Injection should not be used in people with certain serious heart conditions, such as severe heart failure, low heart rate syndrome, or severe circulation problems. If you have any heart disease, always inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
What serious side effects can happen with Drotarin Injection?
Although they are rare, serious side effects of Drotarin Injection include severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face or throat, rash, difficulty breathing, or a sudden drop in blood pressure. Seek medical help immediately if these symptoms occur.
Can Drotarin Injection be given to children?
Drotarin Injection is not recommended for children under 1 year of age. Its safety and effectiveness in children have not been fully studied.
Is Drotarin Injection habit-forming?
No, Drotarin Injection is not addictive. However, it should only be used on a doctor’s prescription, and for the recommended duration, to avoid unnecessary risks.
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- Drotaverine. Lake forest, Illinois: Animal Health; 2017. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Muscle Relxants: Drotaverine. In: National Formulary of India. 5th ed. New Delhi: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission. 2016. p. 615.
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Name: Deon Healthcare
Address: # 376, Ground Floor & First Floor, Saketri, , Panchkula - 134109, Haryana, India.
Country of origin: India
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