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Vinopa is a prescription drug used in a number of painful conditions caused by stomach spasms, colon spasms, renal colic,... So what is the use of Vinopa and how to use it? How is this medicine?
1. Uses of Vinopa
Vinopa is a smooth muscle antispasmodic drug, prepared in the form of an injection solution, with the main ingredient in each 2ml of drug solution is 40mg Drotaverin HCl.Drotaverin works to reduce spasms of smooth muscle where there is spasm. After injection, Vinopa has a quick effect after only 2-4 minutes and reaches its maximum effect after 30 minutes.
Vinopa is indicated in cases of
Gastrointestinal spasms Spastic colitis Cramping pain in the bile or kidney and spasms of the biliary and urinary tract such as due to causes such as: Kidney stones Gallstones Ureteral stones Cholecystitis Cholangitis Pyelonephritis Cystitis . Vinopa is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Heart failure 2nd degree, 3rd degree atrioventricular block. Liver failure Renal failure
2. Dosage and how to use Vinopa
How to use Vinopa as follows:
Vinopa is used by subcutaneous injection or intramuscular injection. In case of acute colic caused by stones, slow intravenous injection is recommended. Dosage of Vinopa drug should be according to the doctor's instructions, the reference dose is as follows:
Adults: Use 1-2 ampoules/time, subcutaneously or intramuscularly, 1-3 times a day. Acute colic due to stones: Use dose 1-2 ampoules/time, slow intravenous injection. Children under 18 years of age: Follow the instructions of the treating doctor.
3. Side effects of Vinopa
Rare side effects of Vinopa include:
Dizziness Nausea If rapid intravenous injection of Vinopa can cause a drop in blood pressure.
If you feel any unusual symptoms occurring while using Vinopa, you should immediately notify your doctor for timely treatment..
4. Interaction of Vinopa with other drugs
Drotaverin in Vinopa will reduce the effect of Levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson's.
To ensure safety when using Vinopa, please inform your doctor about all medicines, health foods that you are taking as well as your medical history so that your doctor can consider possible interactions. effect may occur.
5. Notes when using Vinopa
Animal studies have not shown that Vinopa has teratogenic effects and fetal malformations. However, should avoid using Vinopa for pregnant and lactating women, only use it when absolutely necessary and prescribed by a specialist.
Although rare, Vinopa can cause dizziness, so it should be used with caution when driving or operating machinery.
In short, Vinopa is a prescription drug used in the treatment of pain caused by stomach spasms, colon spasms, renal colic... Therefore, when using, patients need to carefully read the instructions before use. when used to achieve the best therapeutic effect.
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