INTRODUCTION

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION contains Drotaverine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antispasmodic agents. It is used in the treatment of spastic condition (abnormal stiffness) of smooth muscles in the urinary tract (nephrolithiasis, pyeitis), biliary tract diseases (cholecystolithiasis, cholecystitis, cystitis, vesical tenesmus) and as an adjunctive in gastrointestinal tract (gastric and duodenal ulcer disease, cardia and pylorus of stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, spastic constipation, flatulence) and reproductive tract (dysmenorrhea).  

Your doctor may recommend you to take relevant tests to understand your existing condition. DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver, kidney or heart disease and porphyria (blood disorder).

Before receiving DROVERA 40MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, fits or seizure disorder, kidney or liver impairment and suffering from alcoholism. DROVERA 40MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women only if advised by the doctor.  

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. This medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness and injection site reactions such as reddening, pain and edema. Inform your doctor if any of the side effect worsens.

USES OF DROVERA 40MG INJECTION

• Treats spastic condition of smooth muscles in the urinary tract, biliary tract diseases and as an adjunctive in gastrointestinal tract and reproductive tract

HOW DROVERA 40MG INJECTION WORKS

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION works by blocking certain enzymes, which results in increased release of chemical substance that causes relaxation of smooth muscles. This kind of action provides relief from spastic condition by relieving the contraction of smooth muscles.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection or into muscles as an intramuscular injection or under the skin as subcutaneous injection. Your doctor will decide the dose, duration of the treatment and frequency depending upon your age and condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DROVERA 40MG INJECTION

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea:

Take regular sips of a cold drink. Have ginger or peppermint tea. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Constipation:

Take fiber rich foods in your diet such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals and drink plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly and stay active. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve. 

Headache:

Drink ample amount of water. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free. Ask your doctor before taking any medicine for headache. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve. 

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

BREASTFEEDING

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known if it passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor for advice.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Avoid driving or operating machines if you feel dizzy after receiving DROVERA 40MG INJECTION. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALCOHOL

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from alcoholism. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

KIDNEY

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

LIVER

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease and impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

ALLERGY

Do not receive DROVERA 40MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Drotaverine, sodium metabisulphite or any other ingredients of this medicine.

HEART DISEASE

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with heart failure. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving DROVERA 40MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• levodopa (used to treat Parkinson's disease)
• papaverine (used to treat the symptoms of arterial spasm)

Overdosage:

DROVERA 40MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult your doctor immediately.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Store at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT DROVERA 40MG INJECTION

Q: What happens when you forget to receive DROVERA 40MG INJECTION?

A: DROVERA 40MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely for you to miss the dose. Consult your doctor for more information on dosage and duration of the treatment.

Q: How does DROVERA 40MG INJECTION work?

A: DROVERA 40MG INJECTION works by blocking certain enzymes, which results in increased release of chemical substance that causes relaxation of smooth muscles. This kind of action provides relief from spastic condition by relieving the contraction of smooth muscles. 

Q: Can DROVERA 40MG INJECTION be used in pregnant women?

A: DROVERA 40MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to which the fetus is exposed as it may cross the placenta. Consult your doctor for advice.

Q: Is DROVERA 40MG INJECTION safe for use in patients with liver disease?

A: DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease or liver impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving DROVERA 40MG INJECTION.  

Q: Can DROVERA 40MG INJECTION be used in patients with kidney disease?

A: DROVERA 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving DROVERA 40MG INJECTION.

REFERENCES

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Liver function test
• Kidney function test

AUTHOR DETAILS

Written By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar, Pharm.D
Last updated on 11 Jan 2023 | 05:43 PM(IST)