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Drotin is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet, Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Abdominal Pain. The alternative uses of Drotin have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Drotin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Drotin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Drotin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Drotin's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Drotin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Drotin related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Drotin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Drotin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Drotin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Drotin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Drotin safe for pregnant women?
Drotin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Drotin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Drotin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Drotin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Drotin on the Kidneys?
Drotin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Drotin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Drotin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Drotin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Drotin on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Drotin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Drotin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Drotin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Drotin habit forming or addictive?
Drotin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Drotin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Drotin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Drotin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Drotin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Drotin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Drotin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Drotin with alcohol will be.
Rarely, Drotin causes vertigo which is the sensation of spinning and dizziness. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of vertigo is unknown. If you experience vertigo after taking this drug then sit down and take rest for a while till this effect subsides.
Yes, Drotin can be taken to provide relief from abdominal spasm, cramps, and pain. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract through the inhibition of an enzyme (phosphodiesterase-IV) which provides relief to the patients from the abdominal (stomach) pain, spasm, and cramps.
Drotin contains drotaverine which is a spasmolytic agent that has anti-spasmodic properties. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles that are present in the gastrointestinal tract through the inhibition of an enzyme (phosphodiesterase-IV). In this way Drotin provides relief to patients from abdominal pain, spasm, and cramps.
Yes, Drotin can be taken with diclofenac. No drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Drotin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118