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Voxate is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Incontinence are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Voxate have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Voxate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Voxate include Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Voxate as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Voxate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Voxate's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Voxate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Voxate related warnings section.
The section on Voxate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Voxate have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Voxate is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Voxate 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Voxate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Voxate has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Voxate safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Voxate in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Voxate is unavailable.
What is the effect of Voxate on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Voxate on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Voxate on the Liver?
Voxate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Voxate on the Heart?
Voxate is completely safe for the heart.
Voxate 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 Voxate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Voxate habit forming or addictive?
Voxate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Voxate as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Voxate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Voxate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Voxate
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Voxate and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Voxate
Information about the interaction of Voxate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Voxate 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 Voxate at exactly the same time every day so that you do not miss the dose. Follow the directions given by your doctor completely.
Voxate is the brand name for flavoxate. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics (agents that prevent and relieve muscle spasms). It is available in the form of tablets. Voxate is used to treat overactive bladder, a condition in which bladder muscles contract uncontrollably causing frequent and urgent need to urinate. It is also used to treat frequent, painful and nighttime urination. In addition, it is also used for treating urgency arising from the infections of bladder, prostate, and kidneys.
Yes, Voxate 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.
No, Voxate doesn't cause incontinence. In fact, in clinical trials, Voxate has shown improvement in the symptoms of urinary incontinence. Urinary continence can be prevented or managed by doing pelvic floor exercises, quitting smoking, maintain the healthy weight, eat more fibre to prevent constipation which causes urinary incontinence.
Voxate is an anti-spasmodic agent. It relaxes the urinary bladder muscle thus it prevent urgent, frequent, uncontrolled and painful urination.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
