Can No-shpu during pregnancy?

The effectiveness of the drug No-shpa is proved by practice. Not for the first year gynecologists prescribe this medicine to their patients in the situation. However, many years of experience is not always a weighty argument for expectant mothers, and the question of whether to take No-shp with the current pregnancy remains relevant.

Can I take No-shp during pregnancy?

Suddenly started contractions of the uterine muscles are an indication for the reception of this drug. It eliminates spasms within 5-10 minutes after ingestion. Of course, the medicine takes full effect in about 60 minutes after admission, so many gynecologists advise pregnant women not to neglect anxiety symptoms and drink a No-shpa pill if there is even a minor pain.

The form of the drug can be different: it's pills, capsules and ampoules for injections. Injections No-shp during pregnancy are done in hospitals with the goal of providing emergency medical care to women in case of threat of miscarriage. Also, injections are used during labor, when it is necessary to reduce the frequency and intensity of uterine contractions. Capsules and pills doctors are prescribed for complaints about characteristic pulling pains in the lower abdomen, which are the first sign of hypertension of the uterus. As for the question of how often and how much you can drink No-shp during pregnancy, everything is decided individually, depending on the symptoms, the features of the pregnancy and the woman's anamnesis. In most cases, No-shp appoint 1-2 tablets 3 times a day. Intramuscular injections are done at 40-240 mg twice a day.

Regarding the duration of treatment, it is often possible to remove the tone of the uterus within a maximum of a week.

It is worth noting that No-shpa renders first aid not only for spasms of smooth muscle muscles, but also becomes a faithful assistant to women with high blood pressure.

Now that we have discussed the basic pharmacological action of the drug, let's talk about adverse reactions and possible consequences. The obvious advantage of No-shpa is its absolute safety. The drug does not have any effect on the child's nervous system and does not lead to mental and physical abnormalities. In rare cases, on the part of the pregnant woman's body, side effects can be expected in the form of:

• weakness and poor appetite;
• allergic rashes;
• heart palpitations;
• intensified toxicosis in the early stages.