Every woman at least once in her life has encountered the use of antispasmodics. The most popular drug is No-Shpa, which effectively copes with pains of various origins (dental, muscle, menstrual). During pregnancy, “No-spa" can also become an indispensable assistant, especially if uterine hypertonicity is detected in the early stages.
"No-spa" during pregnancy
Taking any medicines for expectant mothers is accompanied by a dose of experiences. In the case of an antispasmodic, doctors recommend discarding unreasonable fears and trusting the recommendations of specialists.
Drotaverinum is the main active ingredient of the drug. It is he who exerts influence on all the structures of the body, increases the flow of blood to the organs and at the same time is excreted from the body during the day.
During pregnancy, “No-spa" is recommended for use if a woman feels pulling pains in the lower abdomen, which are accompanied by bloody discharge. With this development of events, the effect of the drug is aimed at relaxing the tone of the uterus. “No-spa” during pregnancy in the early stages reduces the risk of miscarriage, it is during this period of gestation that the drug is considered safe for health.
An antispasmodic promotes muscle relaxation, expansion of blood vessels, as well as the opening of the cervix. Such an action of "No-shp" during pregnancy in the later stages can become dangerous, therefore, taking the drug is not recommended after the first trimester.
An interesting fact is that in the last stages of pregnancy, the tool helps determine the onset of labor pains. If after taking the pill the pains in the lower abdomen do not subside - this is a sure sign that it is time to go to the hospital.
First trimester
The onset of pregnancy is always accompanied by a sharp hormonal restructuring of the female body, which can be accompanied by unpleasant sensations and emotional imbalance. All these factors boldly relate to stressful situations that directly affect the tone of the uterus, so panic with short-term discomfort is not worth it.
Doctors recommend that women have “No-shpa” on hand during early pregnancy to take the pill in case of pain. However, self-medication is not the best choice, before taking an antispasmodic, you need to consult a gynecologist.
The main indications for No-shpa during pregnancy are:
- Pain in the lower abdomen in the early stages.
- Vaginal discharge in the early stages.
Such symptoms may be considered alarming. They talk about the increased tone of the uterus during pregnancy, and “No-spa” in such circumstances will help relieve increased muscle tension.
Contraindications
An antispasmodic, like any other drug, has its contraindications and limitations in use.
The main contraindications:
- Individual intolerance to drotaverine.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Diseases of the liver and kidneys.
- Lactose intolerance.
- The period of breastfeeding.
- Low Pressure Syndrome.
It is also not recommended for children under six years of age.
Side effects
Among the side effects can be identified loss of appetite, constipation, weakness, increased toxicosis. However, all of the above factors are not mandatory, and No-shpa during pregnancy can be perceived by the body quite calmly, without causing additional inconvenience.
Clinical medical trials of the drug did not reveal a harmful effect on the fetus. In most countries of the world, this tool is successfully used to normalize the condition of a pregnant woman. The main thing is not to resort to the use of the medicine without consulting a gynecologist.
Instructions for use "No-shp" during pregnancy
The main thing that needs to be taken into account when taking medication is the recommendations of the attending physician, caution in use. The possibility of uncontrolled reception should be excluded. It is also worth noting that in the process of labor and during breastfeeding "No-shpu" can not be taken.
In rare cases, “No-shpu” is taken as an anesthetic at the time of birth, but only if the risk of postpartum hemorrhage is excluded. This method of anesthesia is considered quite dangerous.
There are several options for using No-shpy during pregnancy. Someone is limited to taking pills, someone is shown the introduction of injections. During pregnancy, No-Shpa is prescribed in tablets if the future mother does not have an allergy to the lactose that they contain. Pills are perhaps considered the most common form of drug release.
It is important to remember that during pregnancy it is not worthwhile to eliminate headaches, toothaches and other concomitant pains with the help of medicines. It is best to resort to massage and other natural methods.
In addition to the gynecological reasons for which No-Shpa is prescribed, an antispasmodic can be prescribed to eliminate pain in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as in case of malfunctions in the biliary tract.
Injections "No-shp"
Injections of the drug are used in preparation for childbirth. Drotaverin, which is administered intramuscularly, helps to stimulate the opening of the cervix. Injections can be done with an interval of 2-3 hours.
“No-shpy” injections have a faster analgesic effect, and also reduce the risk of ruptures during childbirth. Naturally, an indication for the use of the drug can only be the recommendation of the attending physician, which takes into account the ratio of positive effects and possible risks.
After the injection of No-shpa, seals remain at the injection sites, which resolve within a few months. However, this can be considered a trifle, if the medicine helped to achieve the desired result.
The last weeks of pregnancy
In recent weeks, “No-spa” can be shown in combination with other drugs (Papaverine, Buscopan, etc.) as a therapeutic preparation for childbirth.
If during the examination the doctor determines that the softness of the cervix is insufficient, then No-shpa during pregnancy in the later stages, or rather in the last weeks, can also come to the aid of the expectant mother, reducing the risk of delayed disclosure. Undoubtedly, a lot depends on the understanding between the woman and her doctor. Some expectant mothers categorically do not accept the stimulation of labor that drotaverin can have, and prefer to trust nature.
The main thing in taking an antispasmodic is literacy and control, so that No-spa helps the health of the mother and the unborn baby in time without harm (in the form of premature birth or lubrication of the symptoms of other diseases).
How to determine the dosage
The answer is simple - the doctor determines the dosage, taking into account all the features of the course of pregnancy. Most often, in the early stages, No-Shpa is prescribed in the form of tablets, the main thing in this case is to take into account the possible intolerance of auxiliary components. Injections are popular in use in the last weeks of bearing a child.
The dosage of No-shp during pregnancy depends on the main reason why the medicine is needed:
- If the uterine hypertonicity with the threat of an early miscarriage became an indication for use, then the maximum dosage is up to six tablets per day, two at a time.
- In the labor period, “No-spa" is prescribed as an injection. About 40 mg during childbirth, with an interval of several hours.
- With colic in the gallbladder, 40 to 80 mg are administered. The maximum daily dose is 240 mg for an adult.
The correct dosage can be selected only with a full examination of the health of the expectant mother, so that in no case will cause allergies or other unwanted side effects of the drug.
Overdose
It is unlikely that this phenomenon is possible if the course of therapy is prescribed by a doctor. If there was an uncontrolled intake of the drug, then this can lead primarily to a malfunction of the heart rhythm.
The most dangerous is a violation of cardiac conduction. If for one reason or another there are suspicions of an excess of the drug, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Recovery after an overdose of "No-shpa" occurs in a hospital, after complete washing of the stomach and intestines.
Available analogues
"No-spa" is very popular in modern medicine. Cases when the drug is categorically not suitable for the patient are rare.
No-Shpa is an antispasmodic made in Hungary, which has proven its effectiveness and safety with almost a forty-year history of use. However, today in pharmacies you can find drugs that are similar in their main effect or close to No-shpe.
Painkillers may vary in price, manufacturer, and the accessories they contain. If “No-shpa” intolerance is found, then without consulting a doctor, it is not worth buying other medicines.
If the price became the main obstacle, then the most affordable analogue of No-Shpy on the Russian market is Drotaverin. Its plus is that in composition it is absolutely identical, but at a price it is much more affordable than the Hungarian drug.
Antispasmodics, which are not considered analogues, but have a similar effect, should be selected by the attending physician. Do not experiment, especially during pregnancy.
Reviews of women during pregnancy
Judging by the reviews, “No-shpu” was taken by almost every second woman during pregnancy.
An antispasmodic has proven itself among pregnant women who note its rapid effect and mild elimination of pain. If the tablets are contraindicated for some reason, then injections come to the rescue.
It is believed that in the first-aid kit of the expectant mother, this drug should be present without fail.
Doctors, in turn, are inclined to argue that No-shpa can become indispensable during the period of gestation, especially if there is an increased tone of the uterus, as well as malfunctions of the digestive tract.
The main thing is to exclude the uncontrolled use of the drug and carefully listen to the doctor's recommendations.