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Darifenacin

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Darifenacin

Darifenacin is administered to patients suffering from severe urinary incontinence and a few other types of bladder and urinary tract problems. The drug has an action on the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors that are responsible for the contractions in the bladder muscles. It helps to relax the bladder muscles. The action, therefore, reduces the urge to urinate. This therefore helps to control the overactive bladder. The drug belongs to the antispasmodic class of drugs that helps to prevent leakage of urine.

You should discuss your medical history with your doctor if you have suffered from glaucoma, heart, liver or kidney diseases, have any blockages in your intestines or history of any infection, or if you are allergic to any drug. You must also take prior advice regarding the dosage of this medicine especially if you are pregnant planning to conceive any time soon or breastfeeding a baby. Your doctor must also be made aware if you are on any dietary supplements or any other kind of prescription drugs.

Side effects include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscular cramps, drowsiness, extreme exhaustion, blurry vision. It may also cause decrease in sweating and a dry mouth. It may increase chances of heat strokes.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Darifenacin

    • Overactive Urinary Bladder

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Darifenacin ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Darifenacin

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Solvent for xelena 20mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Patients should not drive or operate machinery if they get affected symptoms like dizziness, blurred vision,insomnia and somnolence.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Darifenacin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Darifenacin

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Darifenacin as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is prescribed to treat urinary incontinence. The M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor is blocked by the drug. This receptor is responsible for urinary bladder contractions and the urgency to urinate.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Darifenacin ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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