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Pymenospain drug whose main ingredient is drotaverin HCl is often indicated in cases of gastrointestinal spasms, irritable bowel syndrome, biliary colic and some other uses. So what is pymenospain?
1. What is pymenospain 40mg?
Pymenospain medicine 40mg is made in the form of tablets with the main ingredient is Drotaverine hydrochloride, which has anti-spasmodic effects on smooth muscle not belonging to the anticholine group, especially causes smooth muscle relaxation during contraction and does not affect the nervous system. center. Pymenospain is usually indicated in the following cases:
Irritable bowel syndrome, gastro-intestinal spasms due to ulcers, spasmodic constipation Biliary colic or biliary spasms due to stones, cholecystitis or inflammation biliary tract Renal colic and urogenital spasms due to stones or pyelonephritis, cystitis Uterine spasms due to dysmenorrhea, threatened miscarriage, uterine spasms Glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy patients when anticholinergics are contraindicated. Pymenospain 40mg drug is contraindicated in the following subjects:
Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug Patients with liver failure, severe renal failure, atrioventricular block II-III, severe heart failure
2. Dosage of the drug Pymenospain
Pymenospain 40mg is taken orally regardless of meals. Dosage reference is as follows:
Adults: 3-6 tablets/day, 1-2 tablets each time Injectable drugs can be used for subcutaneous injection 1-3 ampoules or intramuscular injection 1-2 ampoules/day to control acute colic due to stones Children from 1-6 years old: 1⁄2 tablets, take 2-3 times/day Children over 6 years old: 1 tablet, take 2-3 times/day
3. Some notes when using pymenospain
When using Pymenospain 40mg, there may be some rare side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, insomnia, constipation, low blood pressure. Blood pressure may also drop with rapid intravenous administration. Drug interactions occur when co-administered with levodopa, the drug reduces the antiparkinsonian effect and increases tremor, muscle spasticity.
At therapeutic doses, drotaverin does not affect the patient's ability to drive or use machines. However, if you experience dizziness after taking the drug, you should avoid dangerous activities such as driving or operating machinery.
There is no evidence of teratogenicity and embryotoxicity from animal studies and retrospective human studies during pregnancy, however caution should be exercised when administering to pregnant women. Due to the lack of adequate studies, the drug is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Pymenospain drug whose main ingredient is drotaverin HCl is often indicated in cases of gastrointestinal spasms, irritable bowel syndrome, biliary colic and some other uses. To ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug according to the prescription or consult a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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