Uses of Vacodrota 80

Vacodrota 80 has the main ingredient Drotaverin hydrochloride 80mg, belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, antispasmodics, used to enhance cervical dilation during childbirth and relieve smooth muscle spasms during childbirth. gastrointestinal tract, urinary system and gall bladder.

Vacodrota 80 is prescribed by doctors for patients to use in the following cases:
Treatment of gastro-intestinal spasms and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Treatment of biliary colic, biliary spasm caused by diseases such as gallstones, cholecystitis, cholangitis. Relieves renal colic and urogenital spasms caused by diseases related to kidney stones, ureteral stones, pyelonephritis, cystitis. Relieves uterine contractions caused by menstrual pain, threatened miscarriage, uterine contractions. Relieves gastrointestinal spasms caused by ulcerative diseases, spasmodic constipation. Mechanism of action:
Drotaverine reduces the active supply of ionized calcium to smooth muscle cells. It has an effect on the smooth muscles of internal organs and blood vessels, and at the same time it reduces arterial blood pressure, increases cardiac output, and has some antiarrhythmic properties. Drotaverine reduces cerebral vascular tone and increases blood filling capacity. Drotaverine works by reducing the contractions associated with the smooth muscles of the abdomen, thereby helping to relieve pain.

How to use: The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets and used orally. Patients can take Vacodrota 80 before or after meals because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. How long to use the drug for will depend on the condition of the disease.
Dosage:
Dosage for adults take 1 tablet/time, 1-3 times/day. Dosage for children over 12 years old take 1 tablet/time, 1-2 times/day. Overdose: In case of overdose, patients may experience some reactions such as restlessness, confusion and dizziness these are the most common manifestations.
Treatment measures: Depending on the severity of the reactions, the doctor will prescribe different methods of treatment, the most common way is to treat the symptoms that the patient experiences, More serious will appoint the patient to wash the stomach.
Contraindications:
Do not use for patients who are hypersensitive to Drotaverin hydrochloride 80mg or are allergic to any of its ingredients. Do not use the drug for patients under 12 years old. Severe liver failure, severe renal failure, atrioventricular block II - III, severe heart failure. Vacodrota 80 should be used with caution in patients with low blood pressure.

During the use of the drug, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, insomnia, constipation, low blood pressure.

For people with liver disease: The drug is used with caution in patients with impaired liver function. Appropriate dose adjustment and safety monitoring are recommended if deterioration is severe. Pregnancy: Pregnant women are advised not to use Drotaverin hydrochloride unless absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks. Before using the medicine consult your doctor. Breast-feeding: If you are breast-feeding you should not take this medicine, as the potential for adverse effects on the infant is very high. Consult your doctor about the possible risks of using Vacodrota 80.

Drug interaction is the interaction between the drug Vacodrota 80 and other drugs that can both increase the effectiveness of the drug, and can also increase the unwanted side effects.
Isosorbide mononitrate: Drotaverine may increase the vasodilator activity of Isosorbide mononitrate Riociguat: Drotaverine may increase the antihypertensive activities of Riociguat. Patent Blue: The therapeutic efficacy of Drotaverine may be reduced when used in combination with Patent Blue. Vacodrota 80 has the main ingredient is Drotaverin hydrochloride 80mg, belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, antispasmodics, used to enhance cervical dilation during childbirth and relieve smooth muscle spasms during childbirth. gastrointestinal tract, urinary system and gallbladder. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor or pharmacist.
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