Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Painkiller |
| Therapy | Analgesic/Antipyretic, Anti-Spasmodics |
| Side Effects | Headache, dizziness, vomiting, constipation |
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Molecule Description
Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen provides temporary relief from mild to moderate pain like headache, throat pain, menstrual pain, tooth pain and also relieves pain associated with muscle spasms. It contains two primary ingredients, namely Drotaverine and Paracetamol.
Uses
Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen helps to relieve mild to moderate pain associated with muscle spasms, menstrual cramps, migraine, headache, tooth pain and fever.
Contraindications
When should one not use Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen
- If you are allergic to paracetamol or drotaverine or any other ingredients of Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
- If you have severe liver, kidney or heart disease.
- If you have Porphyria, a rare inherited metabolic disorder.
- If you are a breastfeeding woman.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Rapid heartbeat
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are using any other pain killers containing paracetamol.
- You experience skin reactions like redness, rash or itching after consuming this medicine.
- You have low blood pressure or related heart disorder.
- You have a liver-related disorder or kidney function problem.
- Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is not meant to be used in children.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen works by the combined action of its two components.
- Paracetamol is a painkiller. It inhibits the synthesis of a chemical substance known as prostaglandin which is responsible for the sensation of pain, swelling and inflammation.
- Drotaverine is a spasmolytic muscle relaxant. It inhibits an enzyme known as phosphodiesterase which results in relaxation of the muscle and relieves muscle spasm.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen 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.
- Concomitant use of Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen with Levodopa, a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease can decrease the effect of Levodopa and may increase the symptoms like rigidity and shakiness.
- Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen, if taken along with blood thinners like Warfarin, can increase the risk of bleeding and ulcers.
- Cholestyramine, a medicine used to correct abnormal cholesterol levels can decrease the effect of Drotaverine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
Dosage
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose are weakness, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, low blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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