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Created: 9/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/29/2008
Some drugs have a combination of pain reliever with antispasmodic drug. It is an example of shot-gun treatment and these combinations are not rational. At times peptic ulcer pain may resemble colicky pain (or an ulcer without symptoms) that may be aggravated by unnecessary use pain relieving drug combinations. You should feel free to ask the doctor to prescribe a safe drug.
These are atropine or its synthetic substitutes (anti-cholinergic drugs) and are used for relieving the spasm of the muscles of the intestine. The action of almost all anti-cholinergic drugs is more or less the same. There are only slight differences in their potency or duration of action. The adverse effects caused and precautions to be observed with anti-cholinergic drugs have been discussed in the chapter on Drugs Used in Peptic Ulcers.
This drug regulates the irregular movements in spasmodic conditions. It is used in post meal domen distension and pain. It is given in a dose of 100 mg, twice a day. It is useful in irritable wel syndrome also.
Fenoverine (Spasmopril)
It relieves colicky pain of gall-bladder, kidney and urinary passage and dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation). It relaxes smooth muscle directly and has no anticholinergic adverse effects.
Anti-spasmodic Drugs
Mebeverine (Colospa)
Various household remedies like massage, hot water fomentation, churan, ajwain, jaljeera, pepper mint oil and sometimes even purgatives are tried, but their success is usually limited. Therefore, the patient takes one of the preparations (mentioned in the table given later) which provides immediate relief. What is so special about these preparations that they provide such dramatic relief? If you look at the table, you will find that all the preparations contain an antispasmodic (which prevents spasms of the smooth muscle of the intestine) which relieves colicky pain. However, if the pain is frequent or of a constant nature, the physician must be consulted. Under such circumstances the continued and prolonged use of these drugs, instead of improving the condition, may produce serious adverse effects.
Other Drugs
Drotavarine (Drotin, trosa 40mg, 80 mg)
Abdominal pain, one of the most frequently occurring symptoms, may originate from any organ in the abdomen, like the stomach, intestine, appendix, gall-bladder, pancreas, and kidneys. It is due to any number of causes. Any patient of abdominal pain of recent onset requires early and thorough evaluation for an accurate diagnosis. However, the most common source of abdominal pain in the region of the stomach and intestines is the gastro-intestinal tract because it deals with outside material, that is, the food and drink we take. A little overeating may cause distension and indigestion. A spicy meal may lead to an increase in acid secretion and sour eructations. In these conditions some digestives or antacids are taken for relief. Very often flatulence, diarrhoea, dysentery, or an infection produce spasms of the walls of the intestines, causing a gripping type of pain called colic. This is a distressing situation and suitable measures for immediate relief are necessary.
It is likefenoverine but may cause constipation, dizziness and headache.
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