Flavoxate
Flavoxate is an antimuscarinic medication used to treat urinary urgency, frequency, and urge incontinence associated with overactive bladder and other bladder disorders. It works by relaxing the smooth muscle of the urinary tract, reducing involuntary bladder contractions. This medication is primarily prescribed for adults experiencing symptoms of bladder dysfunction.
Flavoxate is an antimuscarinic medication that relaxes bladder muscles to treat urinary urgency and incontinence.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- G04BD02
- RxNorm
- 4440
- Generic
- Flavoxate
- Class
- atc-g04
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Pregnancy
- B
- Lactation
- safe
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of urinary urgency, frequency, nocturia, and urge incontinence associated with overactive bladder, cystitis, urethritis, and other bladder disorders.
Flavoxate acts as a muscarinic receptor antagonist, blocking acetylcholine from binding to receptors on the detrusor muscle of the bladder, which reduces involuntary contractions and allows the bladder to hold more urine.
May cause drowsiness, blurred vision, or dry mouth. Use with caution in patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, or gastrointestinal obstruction. Avoid in myasthenia gravis. Alcohol may enhance sedative effects. Consult your doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Official drug label
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