Relispa tablet 40mg

About Relispa tablet 40mg

Relispa Tablet 40mg Uses

• Relieves spasm related abdominal pain and cramping
• Manages pain from irritable bowel syndrome
• Eases renal colic caused by kidney stones
• Reduces biliary colic from gallbladder spasm
• Relieves painful menstrual cramps
• Helps ease cervical spasm during labor
• Reduces spasm related urinary tract discomfort

Relispa Tablet 40mg Benefits

• Targets smooth muscle directly without slowing normal gut movement
• Causes less dry mouth and blurred vision than atropine type antispasmodics
• Works quickly to ease cramping pain within 30 minutes
• Safe for short term use in most adults with spasm related pain
• Can be combined with pain relievers for added relief in severe cramps

What Experts Say

Drotaverine works by selectively blocking phosphodiesterase type 4 inside smooth muscle cells. This raises cyclic AMP levels and relaxes the muscle wall of the gut, bile duct, and urinary tract. Unlike atropine based antispasmodics, it does not act on the central nervous system or block acetylcholine receptors throughout the body.

This selective action explains why drotaverine causes less dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention compared to older anticholinergic antispasmodics. Physicians often prefer it for patients who need repeated dosing for chronic conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, since the lower anticholinergic burden makes long term tolerability better.

Obstetricians also value drotaverine for its ability to ease cervical spasm and shorten the first stage of labor without sedating the mother or baby. Doctors across Pakistan commonly recommend it alongside dietary changes for functional gut disorders, since spasm related pain rarely improves with pain relievers alone.

Drug Class

• Antispasmodic
• Isoquinoline Derivative
• Phosphodiesterase Type 4 Inhibitor

Relispa tablet 40mg formula

• Drotaverine Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Relispa tablet 40mg?

• Take one tablet as prescribed by your doctor, usually two to three times a day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Do not exceed 80mg of Drotaverine in a day unless your doctor advises otherwise
• Take at the same times each day for consistent relief

Drug Interactions

• Levodopa: Drotaverine may reduce the antiparkinsonian effect of levodopa and can worsen tremor or rigidity
• Antihypertensive Drugs: Combined use can cause an additive drop in blood pressure
• Other Antispasmodics Or Muscle Relaxants: Using together can increase drowsiness and muscle weakness
• Alcohol: Can increase dizziness and low blood pressure when taken with this medicine

Risks and warnings

• Low Blood Pressure: Use with caution since Drotaverine can lower blood pressure further in patients already on blood pressure medicine
• Heart Conditions: Patients with heart block or severe heart failure should use this medicine only under close medical supervision
• Liver Or Kidney Disease: Dose may need adjustment since these organs clear the drug from the body
• Pregnancy: Should only be used in pregnancy if a doctor confirms it is needed, particularly outside of labor related use
• Children: Use only under pediatric medical guidance with an adjusted dose

Relispa Tablet 40mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Palpitations
• Low blood pressure
• Insomnia
• Skin rash or itching
• Muscle weakness
• Allergic reactions including swelling and breathing difficulty

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack