What is Flavoxate?
Flavoxate is a medication used to relieve bladder and urinary tract symptoms. It belongs to a class of medications called antimuscarinics.
Flavoxate is a muscle relaxant that works by relaxing smooth muscles.
Uses of Flavoxate
This medicine is used to treat
- Relieving symptoms of the bladder and urinary tract.
- Minimizing urinary leakage.
- Reducing the urge to urinate right away.
- Decreasing repeated bathroom visits.
- Alleviating bladder pain.
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Get A Second OpinionSide Effects of Flavoxate
Some of the common side effects of Flavoxate are:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Irregular heartbeat
- Itching
- Rash
Some of the common side effects of Flavoxate are:
- Hives
- Difficulty while breathing
- Eye pain
- Swelling of face or lips
Flavoxate can cause some serious side effects and can lead to some serious health problems. Talk to your doctor if you are having any serious problems.
Precautions To Follow
Before using the medication talk with your doctor if you have
- Allergic Reactions
- Any medical history such as stomach and intestinal blockage, bleeding from the stomach or intestines and bladder blockage.
How to use Flavoxate?
Flavoxate is available as a tablet. It is taken three to four times a day on average.
The medication should be taken exactly as instructed. One should take two 100 mg tablets three or four times a day.
The dosage can be decreased as the symptoms improve. Since safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been proven, this medication cannot be prescribed for infants and children under the age of 12.
Missed Dose
As soon as you remember, take the missing dose. If it’s time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the daily dosing schedule. To make up for a missed dose, do not take a double dose.
Warnings for some Serious Health Conditions
Use flavoxate cautiously or avoid it entirely if you have certain serious health issues. These include:
- Bleeding or blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines).
- Bladder obstruction.
- Inability to urinate
In case of pregnancy or breast feeding use flavoxate if necessary.
Whatever your condition, it is always better to consult and discuss it with the doctor before starting medication
Storage Instructions
- Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects.
- The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
- Mainly, the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
| Flavoxate | Tolperisone |
|---|---|
| Flavoxate relieves bladder and urinary tract muscle spasms. It is used to treat bladder symptoms including painful urination, repeated or urgent urination, increased nighttime urination and bladder pain. | Alfuzosin is a drug that requires a prescription. It comes in the form of an oral extended-release tablet. It is available as a brand name drug called Uroxatral. |
| This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of the bladder and urinary tract. Flavoxate is a muscle relaxant that works by relaxing smooth muscles. | Men take alfuzosin to relieve the effects of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It functions by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder, rather than shrinking the prostate. |
| Some of the common side effects of Flavoxate are: | |
Some of the common side effects of alfuzosin are:
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Citations
Treatment of motor urge incontinence with clenbuterol and flavoxate hydrochloride The Effect of Flavoxate on Uninhibited Detrusor Contractions and Urinary Incontinence in the ElderlyReady to take control of your health journey? Book your appointment now and start your path towards wellness today!
Book an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions
Flavoxate relieves bladder and urinary tract muscle spasms. It is used to treat bladder symptoms including painful urination, repeated or urgent urination, increased nighttime urination, bladder pain, and incontinence (urine leakage).
Studies indicate that the peak effect of flavoxate is observed at 112 minutes, with 57 per cent excreted in urine within 24 hours. Patients experiencing drowsiness or blurred vision should avoid operating machinery or activities requiring alertness.
Antispasmodics are a class of drugs that include flavoxate. Flavoxate can only be obtained with a doctor's prescription.
Some of the common side effects of Flavoxate are Nausea, Vomiting, Dry mouth, Headache, and Dizziness. Talk to your doctor if you are feeling uneasy.
It belongs to a class of medications known as antimuscarinics, which work by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in bladder muscle contractions. By doing so, flavoxate helps to relax the muscles in the bladder and urinary tract, thereby alleviating symptoms such as urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence.
