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Drotaverine injection
Is it safe to mix Drotaverine injection in 500ml normal saline ?
i mean 500ml normal saline is ok ?
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Yes normal saline can be used. Usual dose is 40mg (2ml) drotaverine in 100 ml NS given as infusion over 30 mins .
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Yes, its safe, none problem, its for pain abdomen.
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Yes, Drotaverine injection is compatible with 0.9% Normal Saline and is routinely diluted in 500ml NS for IV infusion. It is physically and chemically stable in this combination.
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Administer under medical supervision at the appropriate infusion rate. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Hi,
Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Yeah,no problem.
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Dr. Sumit Verma
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Drotaverine injection is generally safe with 0.9% Normal Saline (NS)
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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