Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

Drotaverine effectively treats twitches or spasm of the smooth muscles generally found in the stomach and heart. It is effective in relieving pain triggered due to irritable bowel syndrome, headache, menstrual periods and cervical spasm during labor. It is also effective in abdominal pain, chest pain, gallstones pain in the kidneys, pain in renal colic and a few other conditions.

The possible side-effects that may occur on using this medicine are nausea, vomiting, fainting, dry mouth, sleep disorders, constipation, flushing, allergic dermatitis, swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet, falling of blood pressure and change in pulse rate.

Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet 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. People who have allergic reactions, are pregnant or are breastfeeding are also advised to avoid taking this medicine. This medicine may interact with a few other drugs like atropine, diclofenac, levodopa and diazepam. Inform your doctor about taking any other medications, before starting the course of this medicine.

Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. The recommended dose for adults is usually 40-80 mg, three times a day but it can vary depending on your condition. If taken orally as an antispasmodic by children between the age of 1 to 6, the recommended dose is 20 mg, three to four time daily. In children older than 6 years of age, the dosage is generally increased to 40 mg.

• Smooth Muscle Spasm

  This medicine is used to relieve smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, heart, and other organs associated with various diseases.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to the active component or any other ingredient present with it.

• Severe Liver/Kidney Damage

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you a severe impairment of liver or kidney function.

• Heart Failure

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a disease of the heart characterized by insufficient pumping of blood.

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Dry Mouth

• Change In Pulse Rate

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Allergic Skin Reaction

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

• Fall In Blood Pressure

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of time for which this medicine remains effective is not established clinically.

• What is the onset of action?

  The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is not established clinically.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tavera M Tablet

  Leeford Healthcare Ltd

• Spasend M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Seagull Labs (I) Pvt Ltd

• Drofem 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  FDC Ltd

• Spastab 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Genecia Healthcare

• Dotafac M Tablet

  Wanbury Ltd

• Drovotas M 80mg/250mg Tablet

  Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

• Tarpho M Tablet

  Endocard India Pvt Ltd

• Doverin M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Dorafit M Capsule

  Wecare Formulations Pvt Ltd

• Drotin-M Tablet

  Walter Bushnell

• 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 overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, doctor should be consulted immediately. The overdose symptoms are restlessness, confusion and dizziness. As per the severity of the symptoms, the supportive measures like gastric lavage are initiated.

Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet 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.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Atropine

  Report the use of any medicine taken for pain to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to use these medicines together.

  Diclofenac

  Report the use of any medicine taken for pain to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to use these medicines together.

  Levodopa

  Use of this medicine in a patient taking levodopa should be avoided. The risk of adverse effects are significantly high and the symptoms might worsen after taking these medicines together. Use of an alternative medicine that is safer for use is recommended in such cases.

  Diazepam

  Report the use of any medicine taken for pain to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to use these medicines together Report any incidence of adverse effects to the doctor on priority.

• Interaction with Disease

  Porphyria

  This medicine should be used with caution in a patient suffering from this genetic disorder of the blood and skin.

  Low Cardiac Output

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you suffer from a condition that impairs the normal blood pumping ability of the heart.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is a medication which has Drotaverine and Mefenamic Acid as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by stopping the body's production of a substance, constricting PDE4 in smooth muscle cells. Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is used to treat conditions such as Pain during periods, Pain in renal colic, Fever, Bloating, Analgesic, Abdominal pain, Functional bowel disorders, Migraine headache, etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Pain during periods, Pain in renal colic, Fever, Bloating, Analgesic, Abdominal pain, Functional bowel disorders, Migraine headache, Labor pain, Heavy bleeding during periods, Dental pain, and Gallstones pain in the kidneys. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Pain due to liver and gallbladder diseases, Muscle ache, Arthralgia, Muscle pain, Pain due to ulcers of the intestine, Joint pain, Febrility, Inflammation, Tooth pain, and Pain after surgery. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet which are as follows: Nausea and Vomiting, Dry mouth, Change in pulse rate, Dizziness, Headache, Difficulty in breathing, Allergic skin reaction, Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet, and Fall in blood pressure. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Drotikind M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.