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Flavoxate
Latest prescription information about Flavoxate. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Flavoxate
Pronunciation : fla-VOX-ate
Therapeutic Classification : cholinergic agents
Trade Name(s):
International- Urispas. India- Favate Tab, Flavate Film-Coated Tab, Flavoride Film-Coated Tab, Flavospas Sugar-Coated Tab, Speroxate Film-Coated Tab, Uriflax Tab, Urikind Tab, Uripil Film-Coated Tab, Urisol Tab, Urispas Tab, Verin-Uti Tab. This medication is an anticholinergic, prescribed for painful, frequent, or night time urination and urgency. It relaxes the muscles in urinary tract and urinary bladder. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Oral- Bladder spasms due to catheterization; Dysuria; Urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency- 200 mg 3 times per day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of enlarged prostate gland, urinary problems, increased eye pressure, heart, liver or kidney diseases, overactive thyroid, ulcer, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and dry mouth. Central Nervous System- Fainting, headache, mental confusion, especially in elderly people, drowsiness and nervousness. Heart- Fast heart rate and palpitations. Allergic- Hives, rash, itching, increased eosinophil count and fever. Eye- Increased eye pressure, blurred vision and visual disturbances. Genitourinary- Painful urination. * It may cause heatstroke, avoid hot weather. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15 and 30°C)and in an airtight container. |
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