No-Spa 40 mg/2 ml (Injection)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 7.98 (2 x 5: ৳ 79.80)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Drotaverine hydrochloride |
| Company | Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of gastric, intestinal, or pyloric spasm
- Relief of cholelithiasis and spastic constipation
- Relief of tenesmus in dysentery
- Relief of dysmenorrhoea
- Treatment of peripheral vascular disorders
- Treatment of coronary insufficiency
- Treatment of angina pectoris
Pharmacology
- New potent synthetic antispasmodic drug
- Readily absorbed from the intestine
- Acts directly on smooth muscle fibers
- Rapid onset of action
- Spasmolytic and vasodilatory actions
- Selective blockage of cardiac beta-receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose for adults is 1 to 2 tablets three times daily
- Usual dose of 2 to 4 ml injection subcutaneously or intramuscularly
- Dosage for children based on age and body weight
- Expedient to combine with atropine or atropine-like compounds for peptic ulcer
Interaction
- May attenuate the action of levodopa
- Concurrent use with analgesics, antimuscarinics, or benzodiazepines
- Additive beneficial effect with concurrent use of certain medications
Contraindications
- Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Drotaverine HCl
Side Effects
- Rare cases of nausea and vertigo
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No known teratogenicity in animal studies
- Avoid use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution for patients with liver and kidney disease
Therapeutic Class
- Anticholinergics
Storage Conditions
- To be dispensed by a registered physician only
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool, dry place