Generic Name - Flavoxate
Category - Antispasmodic, urinary tract
Indications
Urinary frequency, Urinary leakage and difficult urination
Generic Urispas is indicated to treat symptoms of urinary frequency, urinary urgency, urinary leakage, painful or difficult urination and urinary incontinence. Flavoxate (Generic Urispas) works by relaxing the involuntary muscle found in the wall of the bladder. This muscle can sometimes contract in uncontrollable spasms which causes an increase in the frequency of urination.
Generic for Urispas Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Urispas is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
There are a number of medications that will interact with Generic Urispas . It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
Bethanechol
Cisapride
Erythromycin
Metoclopramide
Tegaserod
Generic for Urispas Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericUrispas
The usual recommended dose of Generic Urispas is one or two 100-milligram tablets 3 or 4times a day. The Generic Urispas dosage may be reduced when the symptoms reduce.
Generic for Urispas Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Urispas side Effects include headache, high body temperature, mental confusion (especially in the elderly), nausea, nervousness, painful or difficult urination, rapid heartbeat, vertigo and vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Urispas.
Generic for Urispas and Pregnancy
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Urispas in pregnant women have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Generic for Urispas and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Urispas passes into human milk. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.
Generic for Urispas and Pediatric
Generic Urispas is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years of age.
Generic for Urispas and Geriatric
Confusion may be especially likely to occur in elderly patients, who are usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of Generic Urispas.
Note
The above information about Generic Urispas serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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