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Flavotary is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Incontinence. Flavotary also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Flavotary is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Flavotary are Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Flavotary can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Flavotary normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Flavotary's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Flavotary related warnings talks about Flavotary's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Flavotary are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Flavotary have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Flavotary is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Flavotary is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flavotary is used -
Common
Is the use of Flavotary safe for pregnant women?
Flavotary has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Flavotary safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Flavotary on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Flavotary will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Flavotary on the Kidneys?
Flavotary rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flavotary on the Liver?
Flavotary is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flavotary on the Heart?
You can take Flavotary without any fear of damage to the heart.
Flavotary should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flavotary unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flavotary habit forming or addictive?
Flavotary is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Flavotary does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Flavotary should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flavotary for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flavotary
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Flavotary together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flavotary
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flavotary.
Flavotary is the brand name for flavoxate. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics (agents that prevent and relieve muscle spasms). It is available in the form of tablets. Flavotary is used to treat overactive bladder, a condition in which bladder muscles contract uncontrollably causing frequent and urgent need to urinate. It is also used to treat frequent, painful and nighttime urination. In addition, it is also used for treating urgency arising from the infections of bladder, prostate, and kidneys.
Yes, Flavotary may cause dizziness. It is one of the serious side effects. Dizziness is a feeling of light-headedness when one might feel unstable and disoriented. Dizziness can be prevented by removing tripping hazards in the home, avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine which can worsen the symptoms, drinking enough fluids and getting plenty of sleep.
Yes, Flavotary may cause nausea. Some of the other side effects caused by Flavotary are eye pain, blurred vision, increased sensitivity of the eye to pain, dry mouth or throat, stomach upset and vomiting. Nausea can be prevented and managed by eating ginger, using peppermint aromatherapy, using acupuncture or acupressure, inhaling lemons, taking deep breaths, using certain spices, relaxing the muscles, taking vitamin b6 supplements and avoiding large meals can help.
Flavotary is available in the form of a tablet. It is taken orally or by mouth twice daily with or without food (Food does not affect the absorption of medicine) depending upon the condition of the patient. It is important to take Flavotary at exactly the same time every day so that you do not miss the dose. Follow the directions given by your doctor completely.
No, Flavotary is not available over the counter. It is a prescription drug. It is available when it is prescribed by a doctor.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
