FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE
| FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE (fla-vox'ate) Urispas Classifications: anticholinergic; antispasmodic; Therapeutic: urinary tract antispasmodic Prototype: Atropine Pregnancy Category: C |
Availability
100 mg tablets
Action
Exerts spasmolytic (papaverine-like) action on smooth muscle. Reported to produce an increase in urinary bladder capacity in patients with spastic bladder, possibly by direct action on detrusor muscle. Also demonstrates local anesthetic and analgesic action.
Therapeutic Effect
Has antispasmodic action on the urinary bladder.
Uses
Symptomatic relief of dysuria, frequency, urgency, nocturia, incontinence, and suprapubic pain associated with various urologic disorders.
Contraindications
Pyloric or duodenal obstruction, obstructive intestinal lesions, ileus, achalasia, GI hemorrhage; obstructive uropathies of lower urinary tract; pregnancy (category C). Safety in children <12 y is not established.
Cautious Use
Elderly; suspected or closed-angle glaucoma; myasthenia gravis; autonomic neuropathy; dehydration.
Route & Dosage
| Dysuria, Nocturia, Incontinence Adult: PO 100–200 mg t.i.d. or q.i.d. |
Administration
Oral- Give without regard to meals.
- Store at 15°–30° C (59°–86° F) unless otherwise directed.
Adverse Effects (≥1%)
CNS: Headache, vertigo, drowsiness, mental confusion (especially in older adults). CV: Palpitation, tachycardia. Special Senses: Blurred vision, increased intraocular tension, disturbances of eye accommodation. GI: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth (and throat), constipation (with high doses). Skin: Dermatosis, urticaria. Other: Dysuria, hyperpyrexia, eosinophilia, leukopenia (rare).Interactions
Drug: May antagonize the GI motility effects of metoclopramide.Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: 10–30% in urine within 6 h.Nursing Implications
Assessment & Drug Effects
- Monitor heart rate. Take apical pulse for 1 full minute. Report tachycardia.
- Lab tests: Obtain periodic evaluation of blood counts during therapy.
Patient & Family Education
- Do not drive or engage in potentially hazardous activities until response to drug is known.
- Report adverse reactions to physician as well as clinical improvement or the lack of a favorable response.
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