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Flavoxate - Learn about Flavoxate Side Effects and Precautions

Flavoxate Information

The pharmacology action of Flavoxate is that it counteracts smooth muscle spasms of urinary tract

Flavoxate is used in symptomatic relief of dysuria, urgency, nocturia, suprapubic pain, frequency and incontinence associated with cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, urethrocystitis/urethrotrigonitis.

Flavoxate Class Urinary tract antispasmodic/Alkalinizer
How Flavoxate Supplied Urispas Tablets 100 mg
Brand Name : Flavoxate

Interaction and Contraindication of Flavoxate

Interaction of Flavoxate - Standard considerations

Contraindication of Flavoxate - Pyloric or duodenal obstruction; obstructive intestinal lesions or ileus; achalasia; GI hemorrhage; obstructive uropathies of lower urinary tract.

Side Effects of Flavoxate

Here are the list of some common side effects of Flavoxate :

  • Tachycardia; palpitations.
  • Nervousness; headache; drowsiness; mental confusion.
  • Vertigo; blurred vision, ocular tension; disturbances in accommodation.
  • Nausea; vomiting; dry mouth
  • Eosinophilia; leukopenia
  • High fever

Precaution and Warning while taking Flavoxate

The precaution and warnings of Flavoxate drug is as follows:

  • Caution patient against performing potentially hazardous activities until effects of product are well-tolerated.
  • Instruct patient to take sips of water frequently, suck on ice chips or sugarless hard candy, or chew sugarless gum if dry mouth occurs.
  • Advise patient to report these symptoms to health care provider: persistent or worsening dry mouth, hives, rash, nausea or vomiting, unusual nervousness, vertigo, headache, drowsiness, confusion, high fever, dysuria, tachycardia, palpitations, vision problems

How to store Flavoxate

  • Administer drug orally only.

 

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