Urispas [Flavoxate hydrochloride] is a prescription drug used in the treatment of urinary diseases. It is prescribed for treating difficult and painful urination, excessive urination during nighttime, urinary urgency, pain in the pubic area, inability to hold urine and too frequent urination. All of these are symptoms of urinary tract infections. Generally, this drug is prescribed along with antibiotics to treat the infections.
How to use
Urispas [Flavoxate hydrochloride] is a prescription drug which should be administered as per the doctors instructions. Generally, a dosage of 3-4 times a day is recommended though it can vary according to the severity of the condition and response to therapy. A lower dose may be recommended and the length of therapy will depend on the efficacy of the drug. In case a dose has been missed, it should be administered as early as possible. Double dosing, that is, administering two doses together is strictly forbidden. In case the patient has an upset stomach, the medication should be taken along with food.
Administering larger or more frequent doses than has been recommended may cause adverse side effects. The doctor should be informed in case the condition worsens.
Side Effects
Urispas [Flavoxate hydrochloride] may cause side effects in some patients. Drowsiness and blurred vision are the most common. As such, care should be taken by the patient while operating heavy machinery and driving as it may cause unforeseen accidents. Other side effects of the drug are as follows: dry mouth, headache, mental confusion and nervousness, difficulty in urination, vertigo, fluttery heartbeat, high body temperature, nausea, rapid heartbeat and vomiting. In case they do occur, the doctor should be consulted.
This drug may also cause an allergic reaction, symptoms of which are hives, rash, chest pain, rapid heartbeat and swelling of the tongue, throat, lips and face. Allergic reactions require emergency medical help.
Drug Interaction
Urispas [Flavoxate hydrochloride] may cause serious drug interactions when administered in combination with other drugs. The doctor should be aware of all the medications the patient is using before prescribing Urispas [Flavoxate hydrochloride]. Pramlintide is a medication that is known to cause very serious interactions and as such should never be paired with this drug. Other medications which require special caution are as follows:
antispasmodic drugs (clidinium, dicyclomine)
potassium tablets or capsules
anticholinergic drugs (atropine, scopolamine, belladonna alkaloids, benztropine, trihexyphenidyl)
bisphosphonate drugs (alendronate, risedronate, etidronate)
antihistamines (diphenhydramine)
medicine for sleep or anxiety (alprazolam, zolpidem, diazepam)
narcotic pain relievers (codeine)
anti-seizure drugs (carbamazepine)
muscle relaxants
psychiatric medicines (chlorpromazine, amitriptyline, trazodone, risperidone)
Uses
Urispas [Flavoxate hydrochloride] is a prescription drug used for the treatment of various symptoms of urinary tract infections, such as, difficult and painful urination, excessive urination during nighttime, urinary urgency, pain in the pubic area, inability to hold urine and too frequent urination.
Storage
Urispas [Flavoxate hydrochloride] should be stored at room temperature.
Precaution
Patients who have intestinal blockage, abdominal bleeding, muscle relaxation trouble, urinary tract blockage and glaucoma are not to be prescribed Urispas [Flavoxate hydrochloride].
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