Brand name:
Urispas
Pronounced: YOUR-eh-spaz
Generic name:
Flavoxate hydrochloride
Why is Urispas prescribed?
Urispas prevents spasms in the urinary tract and relieves the
painful or difficult urination, urinary urgency, excessive nighttime
urination, pubic area pain, frequency of urination, and inability to
hold urine caused by urinary tract infections. Urispas is taken in
combination with antibiotics to treat the infection.
Most important fact about Urispas
Urispas can cause blurred vision and drowsiness. Be careful
driving, operating machinery, or performing any activity that
requires complete mental alertness until you know how you will react
to Urispas.
How should you take Urispas?
Take Urispas exactly as prescribed. Urispas may make your
mouth dry. Sucking on a hard candy, chewing gum, or melting bits of
ice in your mouth can provide relief.
--If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
--Storage instructions...
Store away from heat, light, and moisture.
Urispas side effects
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in
intensity, notify your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor
can determine whether it is safe for you to continue taking Urispas.
- Side effects may include:
Allergic skin reactions,
including hives,
blurred vision and vision changes,
drowsiness,
dry mouth,
fluttery heartbeat,
headache,
high body temperature,
mental confusion (especially in the elderly),
nausea,
nervousness,
painful or difficult urination,
rapid heartbeat,
vertigo,
vomiting
Why should Urispas not be prescribed?
You should not take Urispas if you have stomach or intestinal
blockage, muscle relaxation problems (especially the sphincter
muscle), abdominal bleeding, or urinary tract blockage.
Special warnings about Urispas
Use Urispas cautiously if you have the eye condition known as
glaucoma.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Urispas
No interactions involving Urispas have been noted.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Urispas during pregnancy have not been adequately
studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your
doctor immediately. Urispas may appear in breast milk and could
affect a nursing infant. If Urispas is essential to your
health, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding until your
treatment is finished.
Recommended dosage for Urispas
ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER AGE 12
Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If
you suspect an overdose of Urispas, seek medical attention
immediately.
- Symptoms of Urispas overdose may include:
Convulsions,
decreased ability to sweat,
(warm, red skin, dry mouth, and increased body temperature),
hallucinations,
increased heart rate and blood pressure,
mental confusion
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