Monograph Details
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Urogenital System
> Urinary tract disorders
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URISPAS |
| Manufacturer |
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Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antispasmodic. |
| Generic Name |
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Flavoxate HCl 100mg; tabs. |
| Indications |
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Dysuria, urgency, nocturia, other symptoms of UTIs and prostatitis. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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100–200mg 3–4 times daily; reduce dose upon improvement. |
| Contraindications |
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GI obstruction or hemorrhage. Obstructive uropathies. Achalasia. |
| Precautions |
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Glaucoma. Cardiovascular disease. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, anticholinergic effects (eg, tachycardia, dry mouth), vertigo, headache, drowsiness, urticaria, confusion, hyperpyrexia, blood dyscrasias. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—100 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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