Urikind, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Solution, Sachet, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Incontinence. Urikind also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Urikind. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Urikind include Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. While these are the most often observed Urikind side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Urikind normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Urikind is Mild for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Urikind's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Urikind related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Urikind are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Urikind with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Urikind is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Urikind 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Urikind is used -
Common
Is the use of Urikind safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Urikind.
Is the use of Urikind safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Urikind on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Urikind will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Urikind on the Kidneys?
Urikind rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Urikind on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Urikind on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Urikind on the Heart?
Using Urikind does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Urikind 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 Urikind unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Urikind habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Urikind is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Urikind since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Urikind is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Urikind is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Urikind
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Urikind together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Urikind
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Urikind.
No, Urikind doesn't cause constipation. Constipation can be prevented or managed by drinking more water, eating more fiber, exercising more, taking laxatives, probiotics, eating magnesium and prunes and avoiding dairy.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue Urikind on your own. Taking Urikind for too long or discontinuing abruptly can cause serious adverse effects. Therefore, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor.
Urikind 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 Urikind at exactly the same time every day so that you do not miss the dose. Follow the directions given by your doctor completely.
Yes, Urikind 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.
Urikind is an anti-spasmodic agent. It relaxes the urinary bladder muscle thus it prevent urgent, frequent, uncontrolled and painful urination.
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