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Drotastar 80 Tablet is used to reduce and relieve smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and gall bladder. It contains Drotaverine, which works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder, and urinary tract. Thus, it helps in reducing pain. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and vertigo (a spinning sensation). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Drotastar 80 Tablet
Drotastar 80 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to reduce and relieve smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and gall bladder.
Drotastar 80 Tablet contains 'Drotaverine', which works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder, and urinary tract. Thereby, helps in relieving pain.
In some cases, Drotastar 80 Tablet may cause side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and vertigo (a 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.
Consult your doctor before taking Drotastar 80 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not take Drotastar 80 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Drotastar 80 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with Drotastar 80 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Drotastar 80 Tablet
Drotastar 80 Tablet is used in the treatment of smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and gall bladder. The detailed uses of Drotastar 80 Tablet are as follows:
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Medicinal Benefits
Drotastar 80 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents. It is used to treat smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and gall bladder. Drotastar 80 Tablet works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the abdomen.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Drotastar 80 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, liver or kidney problems. Talk to your doctor if you have low blood pressure or are taking levodopa. Consult your doctor before taking Drotastar 80 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Do not take Drotastar 80 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Drotastar 80 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Drotastar 80 Tablet should not be given to children below one year as the safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Drotastar 80 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Drotastar 80 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor before taking Drotastar 80 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
It is not recommended to use Drotastar 80 Tablet while breastfeeding as it may harm your infant. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Drotastar 80 Tablet.
Driving
Caution
Drotastar 80 Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert after taking this medicine.
Liver
Caution
Drotastar 80 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. If you have mild to moderate liver problems, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Kidney
Caution
Drotastar 80 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Drotastar 80 Tablet can be given to children above 1 year if prescribed by the doctor.
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Drotastar 80 Tablet is used to reduce and relieve smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and gall bladder.
Drotastar 80 Tablet works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the abdomen.
Drotastar 80 Tablet may cause low blood pressure and should be taken with caution if you have hypotension. Consult your doctor before taking Drotastar 80 Tablet if you have low blood pressure. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Drotastar 80 Tablet.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Drotastar 80 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Drotastar 80 Tablet.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Drotastar 80 Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Consult your doctor before taking Drotastar 80 Tablet along with levodopa, as Drotastar 80 Tablet may reduce the effects of levodopa, leading to worsening of tremors and rigidity.
Vertigo might be a side-effect of Drotastar 80 Tablet. Consult your doctor if you experience spinning sensations or loss of balance.
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