About Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet
Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s belongs to a class of medication called ‘vasodilator’ (blood vessel relaxing agent) used to treat and prevent Raynaud’s phenomenon, cerebral vascular insufficiency (poor blood flow to the brain), arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), and other conditions involving poor blood flow in the blood vessel (veins and arteries). Besides this, it also used for relaxing uterine muscle to prevent premature labour (when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual).
Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s contains Isoxsuprine, which acts by relaxing and widening thereby increasing the blood flow to the muscles and blocked nerves, thereby delaying contraction in premature labour pains, and poor blood flow to organs and rests part of the body.
Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s should be taken regularly in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It would be best to take it at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will advise you on the exact dosage and how often you have to take Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s based on your medical condition. You may experience chest pain (angina), irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, and weakness in some cases. Most of these side effects of Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects. Also, it is not suitable for some people. Inform your doctor before starting Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s if you have any bleeding disorder or heart problem. Do not do strenuous activities to avoid premature labour. Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s may cause sudden falls in blood pressure, so if you are driving or operating a motor vehicle or doing any hazardous task, avoid it. Do not stand sudden from a lying position as you may feel dizzy. Alcohol intake with Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s can also cause dizziness, so one should avoid its intake.
Uses of Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s
Blocked blood vessels, Prevention of premature labour
Medicinal Benefits
Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s contains Isoxsuprine, which is a vasodilator. It acts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (artery/veins) and muscles (like uterine muscle) thereby relaxing them and increasing blood circulation to these parts. It is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise and work for the best results of Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s. So, it is prescribed for the treatment of cerebrovascular insufficiency (poor blood flow to the brain), peripheral vascular disease (blocked veins of the leg), Buerger’s disease (blood clot in arm and legs) and Raynaud’s disease (numb and cold sensation due to blocked nerves of hand). It helps in the prevention of preterm labour in pregnant women.
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Side Effects of Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s
Like other medicines, Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s also has some side effects. However, these side effects are temporary and resolve after some time. The most common side effects of Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s are weakness, dizziness, flushing (feeling of warmth), upset stomach, vomiting, and stomach pain in some cases. Most of these side effects of Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s should not be given to the people allergic to Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart problem, bleeding problem. Tell your doctor that you are using Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s before undergoing any dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery. Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects. Also, lifestyle changes should be continued with Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s for best results and a speedy recovery. Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s may cause dizziness, so if you are sitting, rise slowly to avoid falling and not driving or operating a car. Also, any strenuous exercise or work should be avoided to avoid delivery complications.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s interacts with some medicines, so it should be used with caution with antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin or rifampicin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-hypertensive (diltiazem, lovastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin), anti-migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), sedatives or hypnotics (buspirone), certain antidepressants (fluoxetine and lithium), medicines to lower blood pressure (methyldopa), anti-Parkinson’s (levodopa, pramipexole, ropinirole), anti-epilepsy (phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, primidone, oxcarbazepine, ethosuximide, valproate).
Drug-Food Interaction: Please tell your doctor about all the Vitamins, herbs, and supplements you are taking as Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s may interact with them to produce unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Duvadilan 10 mg Tablet 50’s should be taken with caution in people who have low blood pressure, a bleeding problem, especially arterial bleeding, have had a heart attack or any heart problem.
