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About Doter 20mg Injection
Doter 20mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to treat smooth muscle spasms of the biliary tract, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract. It is also used to treat dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and severe spastic pain during labour.
Doter 20mg Injection contains 'Drotaverine', which works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder, and urinary tract. Thus, it helps in relieving pain.
In some cases, Doter 20mg Injection may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, constipation, and vertigo (spinning sensation). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Doter 20mg Injection. Doter 20mg Injection is not recommended during breastfeeding. Doter 20mg Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Doter 20mg Injection
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Doter 20mg Injection is an anti-spasmodic agent that is used to treat smooth muscle spasms of the biliary tract (gall bladder), urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract (gastric/duodenal ulcer disease, spastic conditions of cardia and pylorus of stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, spastic constipation, flatulence, stomach inflammation, bowel inflammation). It is also prescribed for dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and severe spastic pain during labour. Doter 20mg Injection can also be used in uncomplicated labour during the cervical dilation phase to shorten the dilation and overall labour duration.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Doter 20mg Injection if you are allergic to any components. Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, porphyria (blood disorder), heart problems, or liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Doter 20mg Injection is not recommended during breastfeeding and in children. Doter 20mg Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Let your doctor know if you are taking prescription/non-prescription medicines, including herbal products and supplements.
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Alcohol
Caution
It is not known if alcohol interacts with Doter 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Caution
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before receiving Doter 20mg Injection. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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It is not recommended to use Doter 20mg Injection while breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
Doter 20mg Injection may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine unless you are alert.
Liver
Caution
Caution is advised for patients with hepatic impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have liver problems before taking Doter 20mg Injection.
Kidney
Caution
Caution is advised for patients with renal impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have kidney problems before taking Doter 20mg Injection.
Children
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Doter 20mg Injection is not recommended for use in children.
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Doter 20mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to treat smooth muscle spasms of the biliary tract, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract. It is also used to treat dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and severe spastic pain during labour.
Doter 20mg Injection works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the biliary tract, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract.
Doter 20mg Injection should be used with caution in case of hypotension (low blood pressure). Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Doter 20mg Injection.
Consult your doctor if you are taking levodopa as Doter 20mg Injection may reduce the anti-Parkinsonian effects of levodopa, leading to worsening tremors and rigidity.
Vertigo might be a side-effect of Doter 20mg Injection. Consult your doctor if you experience spinning sensations or loss of balance.
Doter 20mg Injection may be indicated in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Doter 20mg Injection is usually given if the patient is unable to take medicines by oral route or when immediate relief from smooth muscle spasms is required.
Consult your doctor to reassess your condition and to determine if different treatment is necessary. But do not self-medicate. Stomach pain can be due to various reasons including infections, food poisoning, menstruation, allergies, ulcers, etc.
No, Doter 20mg Injection is not a steroid. It is an antispasmodic medication that contains drotaverine, which helps relieve pain caused by smooth muscle spasms.
The common side effects of Doter 20mg Injection are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and vertigo (spinning sensation). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
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