Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules

Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules is a vasodilator and uterine relaxant. It is used in the treatment of premature labor (when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual). It is also helpful in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases.

Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Dizziness is the most common side effect of the medicine. it may also cause nausea, vomiting, flushing, rashes, and decrease blood pressure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. To lower the chance of dizziness, you must rise slowly, if getting up from sitting or lying position or avoid driving or attention requiring activities.

Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems or bleeding disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid taking part in any strenuous or stressful activities to prevent premature labor.

Premature Labor

Treatment of Peripheral vascular disease

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules is a beta-adrenergic agonist. It works by preventing the contractions of the smooth muscles in the uterus. Thus, it relaxes the uterus to prevent premature labor. It also helps in widening blood vessels to increase blood flow, thereby improving blood circulation to certain parts of the body (such as the hands/feet, brain). Therefore, it also treats peripheral vascular disease.

Q: What if you forget to take Duvadilan Injection?
A: If you missed a dose of Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules, consult your doctor.

You have been prescribed Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules for the treatment of premature labor.

It may also be used in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases.

Avoid stress or any kind of strenuous activity to prevent premature labor

Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Inform your doctor if you experience a rash or irregular heartbeats or if you have bleeding disorders, glaucoma, or heart disease.

Q. What is Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules and what is it used for?

Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules contains a medicine called Isoxsuprine. It is used in the treatment of premature labor, a condition when uterus starts contracting too early than usual. It may also be used in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases.

Q. How and in what dose should I take Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules?

It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.

Q. What are the possible side effects of using Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules?

The common side effects associated with Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules, are tachycardia, palpitations, hypotension, dizziness, and flushing. However, these conditions are manageable in hospital settings.

In Treatment of Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease refers to the condition of disturbed blood circulation in blood vessels. Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Dizziness

Palpitations

Rash

Decreased blood pressure

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:UNSAFE

Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Duvadilan IM/IV 5mg Injection (2ml Each) Ampules in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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