But-shpa - indications for the use of the drug

But-shpa (drotaverin) is a medicinal antispasmodic myotropic agent. The form of the preparation is in the form of tablets and as an auxiliary substance of the injection solution.

But-shpa - indications for the use of the drug

The medication is prescribed for such phenomena as: spasms of smooth muscles (on the part of the digestive and intestinal organs), biliary and renal colic, hyperkinetic dyskinesia of the sphincter of Oddi, bile ducts, gall bladder, postcholecystomy syndrome, papillitis, cholangitis, pericholecystitis, cholecystitis, cholangiolithiasis, cholecystolithiasis , Proctitis, spastic colitis, spastic constipation. Also, this drug helps with problems with the bladder, cystitis, pyelitis, urethrolithiasis, nephrolithiasis - diseases caused by spasms of the smooth muscles of the urinary system. In addition, no-shpa eliminates the pains of a spastic nature - it alleviates the condition with pilorospasm, in complex therapy with peptic ulcer, gastroduodenitis, spasms of the pylorus and cardia, with constipation on the soil of spastic colitis, with mucous colitis (meteoric form).

But-shpa - indications for use: endarteritis, spasms of cerebral, coronary and peripheral arteries. The drug eliminates the condition of prolonged opening of the uterus, relieves spasmodic state of uterine pharynx during labor activity, it is used in case of threat of miscarriage or premature birth, during postnatal fights. Well-established no-spa for dysmenorrhea as part of complex therapy, with headache (tensile type), as an auxiliary drug. During instrumental examinations, for example, such as holichstografiya using the drug in question relieve spasms.

The drug no-shpa is an indication for use, which spasms of smooth muscles are not only nervous etiology, but also muscular is effective in affecting the vascular, urogenital and digestive systems. But-shpa has a similar mechanism of action and a chemical structure with papaverine. Both drugs - calmodulin antagonists and phosphodiesterase type IV inhibitors (PDE). However, due to the selectivity of the action of the no-shp to PDE, it should be given a much higher, and also five times higher selectivity of the effect on smooth muscle, as compared with papaverine.

No-shpa preparation - indications for use in headaches

A wide range of actions causes the use of a no-shpa preparation against headache. It is remarkable that the effect of relief comes in just a few minutes, a complete relief from pain - in half an hour.

The list of application of drotaverin is huge, but it should not be forgotten that, like any drug, there are contraindications besides useful properties. Therefore, consulting with a doctor is the right decision. After all, because of the wrong dosage, side effects can occur, such as, for example, skin allergic reactions, increased sweating, palpitations, dizziness.

However, in case of emergency, the use of the drug is absolutely justified. For example, no-shpa for menstruation is an excellent solution for pain relief.

Absolute contraindications to the use of the drug are as follows:

• The first trimester of pregnancy,
• The period of breastfeeding,
• Cardiogenic shock,
• Renal and hepatic insufficiency,
• Severe hypersensitivity,
• Arterial hypotension.

It is not necessary to take the drug no-shpa uncontrollably, because in the event of an overdose it may be paralysis of the respiratory center and even cardiac arrest. You should carefully read the instructions attached to the drug and follow the recommended dosage with particular scrupulousness so as not to harm your own health.