Drotaverine+Aceclofenac

When should one not use Drotaverine+Aceclofenac

• If you are allergic to drotaverine, aceclofenac or any of the ingredients of Drotaverine+Aceclofenac.
• If you have or had bleeding disorders.
• If you had or have active bleeding or perforation from the stomach or intestine.
• If you are pregnant (3rd trimester) or breastfeeding a baby.
• This medicine is not recommended to be used in children below 12 years of age.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash
• Abdominal discomfort

Other General Warnings

• You have or had liver, kidney and heart-related diseases.
• You are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• You have a low blood pressure problem.
• You are an elderly person.
• You have any known breathing condition (respiratory).
• You have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, perforations after using this medicine or any other pain killer medicine.
• You experience an allergic reaction after taking this medicine.

How Does It Work?

• Drotaverine works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme phosphodiesterase, thus resulting in relaxation of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels.
• Aceclofenac acts by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins responsible for pain sensation. Thus, providing relief from spasms and pain.

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease like levodopa may not work properly if taken along with this medicine and you may experience shakiness, disbalance and rigidity.
• Some medicines can affect the way Drotaverine+Aceclofenac works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder.

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