Drotaverine+Diclofenac Potassium
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Antispasmodic |
| Therapy | Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesic |
| Side Effects | Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, difficulty in urination, vomiting, constipation, low blood pressure, stomach pain |
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Molecule Description
Drotaverine+Diclofenac Potassium is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, drotaverine and diclofenac. It is an antispasmodic medicine used for the treatment of spasms and pain in the abdomen and intestine. It also helps relieve painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea). Before starting treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor about all other medicines, herbal preparations and over-the-counter medicines you are taking. This medicine should not be used for more than 7 days. If the pain persists, consult your doctor. It preferably should be taken with food or after food. This medicine should not be given to children below 12 years of age. It is advisable to give them the pediatric formulations of this medicine.
Uses
Drotaverine+Diclofenac Potassium is used for relieving stomach and intestinal cramps. It is also helpful in reducing pain during the menstrual cycle.
Contraindications
When should one not use Drotaverine+Diclofenac Potassium
- If you are allergic to Drotaverine+Diclofenac Potassium or any ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have severe kidney, liver or heart function problems.
- If you have inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding or an obstruction in the intestine.
- If you have any kind of blood disorders.
- If you have a condition of increased eye pressure.
- It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- A dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Difficulty in urination
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Low blood pressure
- Stomach pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have an existing liver and kidney function problems or bleeding disorders of the stomach or the intestine.
- You have a condition of increased pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma).
- You have an intolerance to other painkillers or antipyretics or any other food items.
- You are suffering from fits, epilepsy and seizures.
- You have a prostate-related disorders, ulcerative colitis and megacolon.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
This medicine acts as an antispasmodic agent and painkiller that acts on smooth muscles of the uterus, urethra, intestine and bile duct and helps in relieving pain.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Sometimes Drotaverine+Diclofenac Potassium may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how Drotaverine+Diclofenac Potassium works if 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 interactions.
- Especially, if you are on certain medications like antidiabetic medicines, blood thinners like warfarin, anti-depressants, anti-gout medicines, antibiotics like chloramphenicol, etc.
- Other medicines that should be used with caution are oral contraceptives, other medicines used for fever and pain, medicines used for brain-related disorders, etc.
Dosage
Overdose
The symptoms of an overdose may include allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, shock, drowsiness, ringing sound in the ears, fainting, occasionally fits or convulsions. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one. If you have missed the dose, then take the next dose as soon as you remember.
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