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Generic: Drotaverine Hydrochloride

Form: Injection 40mg/2ml

Indication

Gastrointestinal tract spasm, Irritable bowel syndrome, Dysmenorrhea, Biliary colics, Renal colics

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral As an antispasmodic Adult: 1 to 2 tablets, 3 times daily. Injection: Adults: 1 to 2 ampoules, intramuscularly or subcutaneously, 1-3 times daily. For the management of acute stone colics: 1 or 2 ampoules by slow intravenous injection.

Child Dose

Oral As an antispasmodic Children (over 6 years): 1/2 to 1 tablet, 1-2 times daily. 40 mg 1-2 times daily Children (1-6 years): 1/4 to 1/2 tablet, 1-2 times daily. 20 mg 1-2 times daily

Contraindication

Severe renal/hepatic/cardiac dysfunction. Porphyria.

Mode of Action

Drotaverine has antispasmodic effect mediated via inhibition of phosphodiesterase-IV, specific for smooth muscle. It has a rapid and direct action on the smooth muscle. It acts to correct cyclic AMP and Ca imbalance at the spastic site, thereby relieving smooth muscle spasm and pain.

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