Tav 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.76 (10 x 10: ৳ 176.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 17.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Drotaverine hydrochloride |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Relief of gastric, intestinal, or pyloric spasm
- Treatment of cholelithiasis
- Relief of spastic constipation
- Relief of tenesmus in dysentery
- Relief of dysmenorrhoea
- Treatment of peripheral vascular disorders
- Treatment of coronary insufficiency
- Treatment of angina pectoris
Pharmacology
- 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: 1 to 2 tablets three times daily
- Usual dose for adults: 2 to 4 ml injection subcutaneously or intramuscularly
- Acute stone colic dose: 2 to 4 ml by slow intravenous injection
- Children's dose based on age and body weight
- Combination 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 analgesics, antimuscarinics or benzodiazepines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Drotaverine HCl
Side Effects
- Rare occurrence of nausea
- Rare occurrence of 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
- Dispense only by or on the prescription of a registered physician
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool, dry place