Winspa 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 100.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dicycloverine hydrochloride |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome
- Urinary incontinence secondary to unstable detrusor muscle
- Infantile colic
- GIT spasm
- Colicky abdominal pain
- Diverticulitis
- Abdominal colic
Pharmacology
- Antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent
- Relieves smooth muscle spasm of the gastrointestinal tract
- Works at specific cholinergic (muscarinic) receptors
- Prevents certain chemicals from interacting with receptors
- Causes relaxation of gut muscles
- Relieves pain of colic produced by muscle contraction and spasm
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 10 to 20 mg three times a day (oral)
- Children over 6 months of age: 5 to 10 mg three times a day (oral)
- Adults: Intramuscular injection. Not for intravenous use. The recommended intramuscular dose is 80 mg daily (in 4 equally divided doses)
- Oral dicycloverine Hydrochloride should be started as soon as possible
- Intramuscular form should not be used for periods longer than 1 or 2 days
- Dose for children must be determined by the doctor
Side Effects
- Insomnia
- Mydriasis
- Cycloplegia
- Increased ocular tension
- Urinary hesitancy
- Palpitations
- Dyspnea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Neither teratogenic nor embryocidal in animal trial
- Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- No data on the secretion of this drug into breast milk
- Should be used cautiously in case of lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with autonomic neuropathy
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic or renal disease
- Use with caution in patients with ulcerative colitis
- Use with caution in patients with heart conditions
Overdose Effects
- Toxic reaction seldom occurs with dicycloverine
- Signs and symptoms of overdosage include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot/dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, CNS stimulation
Therapeutic Class
- Anticholinergics (antimuscarinics)/ Anti-spasmodics
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Store away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children