Flavoxate

Uses

Flavoxate is used in the treatment and prevention of muscle spasms in the urinary tract. It can also relieve symptoms that may occur as a result of surgery, cystoscopy, or catheterization, such as painful urination, excessive urination at night, and the inability to control urine flow.

How it Works

How Flavoxate works Flavoxate is an anti-spasmodic medication. It functions by relaxing the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby preventing frequent, urgent, or uncontrolled urination and alleviating associated pain.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Flavoxate include nausea, dry mouth, and sleepiness.

Expert Advice

Flavoxate helps in the treatment and prevention of muscle spasms of the urinary tract.
It may also be used to relieve symptoms such as:
- Painful urination
- Excessive urination at night
- The inability to control urine flow
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
It may cause dizziness and blurred vision.
Do not drive or engage in activities that require mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect.
Chewing sugarless gum and drinking plenty of water may help alleviate dry mouth.
Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (a disease associated with increased eye pressure).

Other Combinations

Flavoxate + Ofloxacin

Frequently asked questions

What is Flavoxate?

Flavoxate is an anti-spasmodic medication used to treat muscle spasms of the urinary tract caused by bladder, prostate, or urethra inflammation. It also alleviates symptoms following surgery, cystoscopy, or catheterization, such as painful urination, nocturia, and urinary incontinence. Flavoxate reduces bladder muscle contractions and increases bladder capacity, helping to minimize symptoms of frequent and unexpected urination.

Is Flavoxate an anticholinergic, narcotic, or antibiotic?

Flavoxate is an anti-spasmodic medication that relieves and prevents muscle spasms.

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