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Din 40 MG Injection

Manufactured byMapra Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsDrotaverine
Description
Din 40 MG Injection is a pain-relieving medicine that contains Drotaverine. It is used to relieve pain due to various conditions like muscle spasms, menstruation, kidney stones, gall stones, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches. It is also used to reduce labour pains. It works by reducing the contraction of smooth muscles. Din 40 MG Injection has some side effects like nausea, vomiting, decreased urine output, dizziness, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you or worsen. Do not receive this medicine if you are allergic to it. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine as it may cause sleepiness. Din 40 MG Injection is given by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital setting. The dosage will be decided by your doctor depending on the severity of your condition. Din 40 MG Injection may not be suitable for all people. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, heart problems. Also, inform your doctor about all the medicines including herbal supplements you are using. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Din 40 MG Injection

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Din 40 MG Injection

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Change in pulse rate
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Allergic skin reaction
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Fall in blood pressure
  • Decreased sense of touch
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Decreased urine output

Uses of Din 40 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Pain Relief
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required by Din 40 MG Injection to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Din 40 MG Injection remains active in the body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Din 40 MG Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Din 40 MG Injection is not recommended for use in your pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Din 40 MG Injection passes into the breast milk or not. However, if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Allergy

Avoid receiving Din 40 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Sever liver/kidney diseases

Din 40 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have severe liver or kidney problems as this medicine may worsen your condition.

Heart Failure

Din 40 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have heart problems characterized by insufficient blood flow as may cause serious side effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Din 40 MG Injection is not recommended for use in your pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Din 40 MG Injection passes into the breast milk or not. However, if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
General warnings

Liver disease

Din 40 MG Injection should be taken with caution if you have liver problems as it may lead to undesirable effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your liver function if necessary while taking this medicine

Kidney diseases

Din 40 MG Injection should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may lead to undesirable effects due to the accumulation of this medicine. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

Hypotension

Din 40 MG Injection can cause a fall in blood pressure levels. Hence, use this medicine with caution if you have disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

Other medicines

Din 40 MG Injection s known to interact with many other medicines. Report to your doctor if you are using any other medicines including herbs and supplements.

Driving or operating machines

Din 40 MG Injection may cause sleepiness, blurred vision or dizziness in some people. Hence, it is advised not to drive vehicles or operate heavy machines after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since Din 40 MG Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Din 40 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, your doctor will take further measures if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Atropine

Diclofenac

Levodopa

Diazepam

Disease interactions

Porphyria

Porphyria is a rare disorder that mainly affects your skin or nervous system. This disorder is usually inherited, which means it is caused by gene mutations passed from parents to children. Din 40 MG Injection may worsen the conditions associated with photosensitivity, such as acute porphyria. Consult your doctor before using this medicine in such conditions.

Low cardiac output

Avoid receiving Din 40 MG Injection if you have low cardiac output, a condition characterized by insufficient pumping of blood as it may worsen your health condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Din 40 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical setting. Report any undesirable side effects to your doctor immediately. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Report all your current medicines and medical conditions to your doctor before receiving Din 40 MG Injection.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Din 40 MG Injection works by reducing the contractions of the smooth muscles thereby relieving pain and spasms.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antispasmodics, Selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

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