Substance / Medication

Drotaverine

Overview

Active Ingredient
drotaverin
RxNorm CUI
23684

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Drotaverine to shorten the duration of labour in primigravidas: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Ikeotuonye Arinze Chidiebele, Umeora Odidika Johannes, Nwafor Johnbosco Ifunanya et al. · Afr Health Sci · 2022
PMID: 36910347RCTFull text (PMC)
Drotaverine to improve progression of labor among nulliparous women.
Ibrahim Moustafa I, Alzeeniny Hazem A, Ellaithy Mohamed I et al. · Int J Gynaecol Obstet · 2014
PMID: 24299975RCT
Intramuscular drotaverine and diclofenac in acute renal colic: a comparative study of analgesic efficacy and safety.
Dash Amitabh, Maiti Rituparna, Akantappa Bandakkanavar Tejaswi Kumar et al. · Pain Med · 2012
PMID: 22295884RCT
Study of drotaverine on first stage of labour and pregnancy outcome.
Roy Anita, Patra Kajal Kumar, Mukhopadhyay Sima et al. · J Indian Med Assoc · 2007
PMID: 18236908RCT
A randomised controlled study comparing Drotaverine hydrochloride and Valethamate bromide in the augmentation of labour.
Madhu Chendrimada, Mahavarkar Suvarna, Bhave Sudhir · Arch Gynecol Obstet · 2010
PMID: 19644697Observational

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Drotaverine (substance)
SNOMED CT
719933003
UMLS CUI
C0058762
RxNorm CUI
23684

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.