Mechanism of Action of Drotaverine
Introduction Drotaverine is a myotropic antispasmodic agent widely used for the relief of smooth muscle spasm–related pain involving the gastrointestinal, biliary, genitourinary, and uterine systems. Unlike anticholinergic antispasmodics, drotaverine acts directly on smooth muscle without significant effects on autonomic receptors. It is a high-yield drug in pharmacology and clinical examinations because of its phosphodiesterase inhibition–based … Read more
