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Drotaverine
INFORMATION ABOUT DROTAVERINE
Drotaverine Uses
Drotaverine is used for pain relief. It relieves pain due to smooth muscle spasm like menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, pain due to biliary stone and gastro-intestinal colicky pain.
How Drotaverine works
Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.
Common side effects of Drotaverine
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
Nausea, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Vertigo, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Fast heart rate, Sweating
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Last updated
10 Jun 2022 | 05:13 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Drotaverine
- Drotaverine 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 Drotaverine may cause dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.