Drotaverine + Aceclofenac Pharmacology

Drotaverine + Aceclofenac

About Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Mechanism of Action of Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Pharmacokinets of Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Onset of Action for Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Duration of Action for Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Half Life of Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Side Effects of Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Contra-indications of Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Special Precautions while taking Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Not recommended
Indications for Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
1.To treat muscular pain due to spasm.
2.Dysmenorrhoea
Interactions for Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Typical Dosage for Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Schedule of Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Storage Requirements for Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Effects of Overdose of Drotaverine + Aceclofenac
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Drotaverine

About Drotaverine
Drotaverine is an effective spasmolytic drug.
Mechanism of Action of Drotaverine
Drotaverine has spasmolytic and vasodilating action. It exerts its action by inhibiting phosphodiesterase enzyme IV. This will leads to a decrease in cyclic AMP level and reduction in calcium ions (Ca2+). The reduction of calcium ions will dilates the unstipped muscles and blood vessels strongly and relieves spasm of smooth muscles.
Pharmacokinets of Drotaverine
Absorption: Drotaverine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: It is widely distributed in protein bound form.
Metabolism: Extensively metabolised in the liver.
Excretion: It is excreted mainly with the bile.
Onset of Action for Drotaverine
30 minutes
Duration of Action for Drotaverine
4 hours.
Half Life of Drotaverine
7 - 12 hours
Side Effects of Drotaverine
1.Hypotension
2.Headache
3.Tachycardia
4.Nausea
5.Vertigo
Contra-indications of Drotaverine
1.Hypersensitivity to Drotaverine
2.Severe renal impairment
3.Severe hepatic impairment
4.Severe cardiac impairment
Special Precautions while taking Drotaverine
1. Renal impairment
2. Hepatic impairment
3. Cardiac impairment.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES: contraindicated
Indications for Drotaverine
1.Smooth muscle spasm
2.Gastrointestinal colic pain
3.Renal colic pain
4.Dysmenorrhoea
5.Uterine neck spasm
6.Post MTP(Medical termination of pregnancy)
7.Post D&C(Dilatation and curettage)
8.Post surgical spasm
9.Irritable bowel syndrome
Interactions for Drotaverine
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Typical Dosage for Drotaverine
Adult:
Oral: 120 - 240 mg / day in 3 divided doses.
Children: 60 - 120 mg / day in 3 divided doses, dose is depending upon the age of the patient.
Parenteral (IM)
Induction of labour: 40 mg every 2 hours, maximum 3 doses.

Schedule of Drotaverine
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Storage Requirements for Drotaverine
Store in a cool dry place. Protect from heat and light.
Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Drotaverine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Drotaverine
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Aceclofenac

About Aceclofenac
NSAID, Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Anti arthritic.
Mechanism of Action of Aceclofenac
This drug has several mechanism of action.
1. It inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) activity and to suppress the PGE2 production by inflammatory cells, by inhibiting IL-Beta & TNF in the inflammatory cells (Intracellular Action).
2. It blocks degeneration and stimulates synthesis of extra cellular matrix of cartilages by inhibiting the action of different cytokines.
3. Drug and its metabolites inhibit IL-6 production by human chondrocytes. This leads to inhibition of increase of inflammatory cells in synovial tissue, inhibition of IL-1 amplification, inhibition of increased MMP synthesis and thus ensuring proteoglycan production.
4. It inhibits IL-1 and TNF production by human chondrocytes, inflammatory cells and synovial cells and therefore blocks suppression of GAG and collagen synthesis and stimulates growth factors mediated synthesis of GAG and collagen.
5. 4`-hydroxyaceclofenac a metabolite of aceclofenac inhibits pro MMP1 and pro MMP3 produced by synovial cells (Rheumatoid Synovial Cells) in serum and in synovial fluid and thus inhibits progressive joint destruction by MMPs.
6. Aceclofenac inhibits Neutrophil Adhesion & Accumulation at the inflammatory site in the early phase and thus blocks the pro-inflammatory actions of Neutrophils.
7. Aceclofenac is also an NSAID with greater COX-2 specificity
Pharmacokinets of Aceclofenac
Absorption- It is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration
Distribution- Widely distributed in the body as protein-bound form. It is highly protein-bound (>99.7%). Aceclofenac penetrates into the synovial fluid, where the concentrations reach approximately 60% of those in plasma.
Metabolism- Metabolized into metabolites in the liver. Main metabolite is 4-hydroxyaceclofenac
Excretion- It is excreted through urine mainly as conjugated hydroxymetabolites
Onset of Action for Aceclofenac
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Duration of Action for Aceclofenac
N/A
Half Life of Aceclofenac
The mean plasma elimination half-life is 4 - 4.3 hours
Side Effects of Aceclofenac
1. Dyspepsia
2. Abdominal pain
3. Dizziness
4. Vertigo
5. Pruritis
6. Rash
7. Dermatitis
8. Nausea
9. Diarrhoea
10. Flatulence
11. Gastritis
12. Constipation
13. Vomiting
14. Ulcerative stomatitis
15. Elevation of circulating levels of hepatic enzymes.
Contra-indications of Aceclofenac
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Bleeding from the stomach or intestines
3. Moderate to severely decreased kidney function
4. Hypersensitivity to other NSAIDs
5. Active peptic ulcer
Special Precautions while taking Aceclofenac
1. Hepatic porphyria
2. Bleeding tendencies
3. Blood disorders
4. Crohn`s disease
5. Decreased heart function
6. History of peptic ulcers
7. Inflammation of the bowel and back passage
8. Mildly decreased kidney function
9. Recent major surgery
10. Stomach disorders
11. Decreased liver function
12. Intestinal disorders
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated.
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution.
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated.
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Aceclofenac
1. Ankylosing spondylitis
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation in Post-Traumatic pain
4. Cervical pain
5. Low back pain
6. Acute gout
Interactions for Aceclofenac
Lithium, digoxin and methotrexate: Aceclofenac may increase plasma concentrations of lithium, digoxin and methotrexate.
Anticoagulants: Activity of anticoagulants may be increased.
Diuretics : Aceclofenac inhibits the activity of diuretics. When concomitantly administrated with potassium sparing diuretics, serum potassium should be monitored.
Cyclosporin: Aceclofenac may enhance cyclosporin nephrotoxicity.
Quinolones : Aceclofenac may precipitate convulsions when coadministered with quinolone antibiotics.
Typical Dosage for Aceclofenac
Oral-
Adult (general dose)-
100mg twice daily
Schedule of Aceclofenac
H
Storage Requirements for Aceclofenac
Store below 25?C
Effects of Missed Dosage of Aceclofenac
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Aceclofenac
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment. Induce gastric lavage and administer charcoal in repeated doses. Treated with antacid if necessary.

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