Avox100mg
Rx- Generic:
- Flavoxate Hydrochloride
- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 10.04/unit
Pack: ৳ 10.04
At a glance
Flavoxate Hydrochloride — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Flavoxate Hydrochloride is used to treat and prevent muscle spasms of the urinary tract (the urine passing tube). It relaxes the muscles of the urinary tract to relieve symptoms like painful urination, excessive urination at night and the inability to control urine flow. Flavoxate Hydrochloride is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken by mouth with food to avoid stomach upset and other side effects of this medicine. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, sweating, headache, nervousness, etc. The side effects may be avoided by drinking plenty of water. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay. Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any health conditions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Glaucoma (a disease associated with increased eye pressure) patients should be extra careful while receiving the treatment, and they must inform the doctor before initiating it. Flavoxate Hydrochloride is anti-spasmodic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination, and relieves associated pain.
Indications
• Muscle spasms of the urinary tract
Mechanism of action
Flavoxate is a tertiary amine that acts as a smooth muscle relaxant; it also has antimuscarinic effects. It exhibits local anaesthetic, analgesic and spasmolytic effects.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral Adult: Overactive Bladder Indicated for dysuria, increased urinary frequency/incontinence, nocturia, suprapubic pain, urinary incontinence, urinary tract irritation, urinary urgency 100-200 mg PO q6-8hr Child Dose: Dysuria, Urinary Frequency Indicated for dysuria, increased urinary frequency, nocturia, suprapubic pain, urinary incontinence, urinary tract irritation, urinary urgency 12 years: 100-200 mg PO q6-8hr
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flavoxate Hydrochloride is to be taken with food.
Side effects
Common: • Nausea • Vomiting • Dryness in mouth • Headache • Drowsiness • Dizziness • Blurred vision • Nervousness
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Flavoxate Hydrochloride may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may experience drowsiness, blurred vision or vertigo whilst taking Flavoxate Hydrochloride. This may affect your ability to drive. Flavoxate Hydrochloride helps in the treatment and prevention of muscle spasms of the urinary tract. It may also be used to relieve symptoms such as painful urination, excessive urination at night and the inability to control urine flow. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms. It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Chewing sugarless gum and drinking plenty of water may help. Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (a disease associated with increased eye pressure).
Contraindications
Pyloric or duodenal obstruction; obstructive intestinal lesions or ileus; achalasia; GI haemorhrage or obstructive uropathies of the lower urinary tract; myasthenia gravis; severe ulcerative colitis; toxic megacolon; glaucoma; children <12.
Drug interactions
Amantadine, some antihistamines, phenothiazine antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs; parasympathomimetics. May decrease gastric motility thus decreasing absorption of certain drugs. May antagonise the GI effects of cisapride, domperidone, metoclopramide.
Food interactions
[UNSAFE] Flavoxate Hydrochloride may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Flavoxate Hydrochloride is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Flavoxate Hydrochloride is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Flavoxate Hydrochloride in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Flavoxate Hydrochloride in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
I am unable to control urination. Sometimes frequency is too much . Often drips before I start . Are you taking urispasHave you done usg I have urine infection Doctors suggest me for URISPAS tablet bt its not working m nt feeeling gud at al You need an antibiotic if. You are having infection. Urispas is not an antibiotic. First get your urine culture done to see which antibiotic will work for you and then take treatment. I Am suffering from uti infection. I am taking urispas tab. For this disease. Mam can you tell me when and how many times a day i can take this drug for this disease Urispas tab helps with burning sensation but will not cure it. Antibiotics are needed to cure UTI> I have BP problem for that I am taking starpress xl 50 mg and izit tl .and in facing frequent urination Frequent urination - probably you have urinary tract infectionContinue tablet of BPGet regularly checking you BPKindly consult doctor for the antibiotics Gall bladder/urinary tract stones U will require surgery to remove bladder n right vuj calculus. For gall bladder stones consult general or gastro surgeon Kidney Stone in Right kidney of 5 mm size , blood in urine , scanty urine , pain in abdomen , urinary tract pain Take Tablet neeri 2 tab twice, chandraprabha vati 2 tablet twice with water Urinary tract infection and itching in the same This could be due to vaginal and urinary infection. Get your urine R & M and C & S done. Take plenty of fluids. See a Gynae nearby to rule out vaginal infection . Urinary tract infection, painfull send scan copy of lab reports