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Drot

Drot

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Drot Information

Drot is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Tablet. Abdominal Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Drot have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Drot depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Drot can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Drot normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Drot's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Drot has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Drot related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Drot have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Drot may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Drot is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

  1. Drot Benefits & Uses
  2. Drot Dosage & How to Take
  3. Drot Side Effects
  4. Drot Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Drot with Other Drugs
  6. Drot Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Drot
  8. Drot Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Drot Benefits & Uses

Drot is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Abdominal Pain

Other Benefits

Drot Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage

Drot Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Drot is used -

Severe

  • Decreased blood pressure

Moderate

Mild

Drot Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Drot safe for pregnant women?


    Drot can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Drot, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate

  • Is the use of Drot safe during breastfeeding?


    Drot may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Drot, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Drot.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Drot on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Drot. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Drot on the Liver?


    Drot may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Drot on the Heart?


    Drot may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate

Severe Interaction of Drot with Other Drugs

Drot should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Levodopa

Moderate

AtropineDiclofenacDiazepamNintedanibCaptoprilAmiloride

Drot Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Drot unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Drug Allergies
  • Porphyria
  • Heart Disease
  • Liver Disease
  • Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Drot

  • Is this Drot habit forming or addictive?


    Drot is not addictive in nature.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Drot will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe

  • Is it safe?


    Drot should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Drot cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Drot Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Drot


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Drot with food.

    Unknown

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Drot


    Information about the interaction of Drot and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Drot

Question over 3 years ago

What is Drot?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , General Physician

Drot is a brand name of drotaverine and it comes in the form of a tablet, injection, and oral suspension. It is a spasmolytic agent that has anti-spasmodic and analgesic (pain-killer) properties. It is a prescription drug that is used to provide relief from abdominal spasm, cramps, and menstrual pain. It is used in the treatment of functional bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It also used to accelerate labor because it enhances cervical dilation.

Question over 2 years ago

Is Drot a pain-killer?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS , General Physician

No, Drot is not a pain-killer (NSAID). It is used as an anti-spasmodic agent but it also has analgesic (pain-killer) properties.

Question about 3 years ago

Is Drot safe to use?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Drot is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at therapeutic doses such as dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.

Question almost 3 years ago

Does Drot cause weight loss?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , General Physician

No, Drot does not cause weight loss, weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Drot is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly. 

Question almost 3 years ago

Can Drot cause headache?

Dr. Anjum Mujawar MBBS , Diabetology

No, Drot does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. It is not a known side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and take rest even if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118

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