Drotaspa

Description

Drotaspa Tablet: Essential Information

Drotaspa Tablet is a medication used to relieve muscle spasms. Its active ingredient is Drotaverine Hydrochloride.

What It’s Used For

Drotaspa Tablet is prescribed to ease pain caused by muscle spasms in various conditions, including:

• Gastrointestinal tract spasm (spasms in the stomach or intestines)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods)
• Biliary colics (pain from gallstones)
• Renal colics (pain from kidney stones)

How to Use It

Adults:

• For Spasms (Oral): Take 1 to 2 tablets, three times a day.
• Injection (Into Muscle or Under Skin): A doctor might give 1 to 2 ampoules (injections) one to three times daily.
• For Severe Stone Colics (Intravenous): For very painful kidney or gallstone attacks, 1 or 2 ampoules can be given slowly into a vein.

Children (Oral, for Spasms):

• Children over 6 years: Give 1/2 to 1 tablet (which is 40 mg), one to two times daily.
• Children 1-6 years: Give 1/4 to 1/2 tablet (which is 20 mg), one to two times daily.

You can take Drotaspa Tablet with or without food.

Who Should Not Take It (Contraindications)

Do not use Drotaspa Tablet if you have:

• Severe kidney problems
• Severe liver problems
• Severe heart problems
• Porphyria (a rare blood disorder)

Important Considerations

Use Drotaspa Tablet with caution if you have:

• Kidney, liver, or heart conditions.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, always talk to your doctor first.

Drug Interactions

• Drotaspa Tablet might reduce the effect of levodopa (a medication for Parkinson’s disease).
• Taking it with pain relievers (analgesics), antimuscarinics, or benzodiazepines might lead to increased relief from spasms.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects you might experience include:

• Vertigo (dizziness)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth

How It Works

Drotaspa Tablet’s active ingredient, Drotaverine, directly relaxes the smooth muscles in your body, particularly in your digestive and urinary systems. It does this by affecting specific chemical processes in the muscle cells, which helps ease spasms and the pain they cause.

Additional Information

Drotaspa 40mg Tablet is manufactured by Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. Its generic name is Drotaverine Hydrochloride. You can find Drotaspa in Nepal.

Important: This information is for general knowledge only and is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis, treatment, or any health concerns.