Drotaverine + Paracetamol
Information about Drotaverine + Paracetamol
Drotaverine + paracetamol uses
Drotaverine+Paracetamol is used in the treatment of abdominal pain.
How drotaverine + paracetamol works
This is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Paracetamol, which relieves abdominal pain. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves spasms associated with smooth muscles. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.
Common side effects of drotaverine + paracetamol
Low blood platelets, Dryness in mouth, Vertigo, Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Tachycardia, Sweating, Constipation, Headache, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Allergic dermatitis, Liver dysfunction, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Anaphylactic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Bronchospasm
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Frequently asked questions for Drotaverine + Paracetamol
Drotaverine + Paracetamol
Q. Can I stop taking Drotaverine+Paracetamol when my pain is relieved?
Drotaverine+Paracetamol is usually used for short term and can be discontinued if there is no pain. However, it should be continued if advised by the doctor.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Drotaverine+Paracetamol?
The use of Drotaverine+Paracetamol is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should be used carefully in patients with alcohol dependency, or with underlying kidney or liver damage.
Q. Can the use of Drotaverine+Paracetamol cause damage to liver?
Drotaverine+Paracetamol contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with the underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.