INTRODUCTION
VESIGARD 7.5MG contains Darifenacin which belongs to a class of medicines known as Anticholinergic agents, which relaxes the muscles of the bladder. It is used to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder conditions such as a sudden urge to rush to the toilet, frequent urination and wetting yourself (urge incontinence). This medicine works by reducing the activity of an overactive bladder by relaxing the bladder muscles, which enables you to wait longer before you go to the toilet and increases the amount of urine that your bladder can hold.
Overactive bladder is a condition which causes a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. It happens when you cannot control your bladder contractions. When these muscle contractions happen too often or cannot be controlled, you get symptoms of overactive bladder such as urinary urgency, incontinence (leakage) and frequent urination.
Always take this VESIGARD 7.5MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause dizziness, blurred vision, trouble sleeping or drowsiness. It is not suitable for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. The common side effects are dry mouth and constipation.
USES OF VESIGARD 7.5MG
- Treats the symptoms of overactive bladder conditions (such as urinary urgency, incontinence (leakage) and frequent urination)
HOW VESIGARD 7.5MG WORKS
VESIGARD 7.5MG reduces the activity of an overactive bladder by relaxing the muscles of the bladder. This increases the amount of urine that your bladder can hold and enables you to wait longer before you go to the toilet.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take this VESIGARD 7.5MG as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow as a whole, do not crush or chew. It can be taken with or without food.
SIDE EFFECTS OF VESIGARD 7.5MG
COMMON
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Constipation:
Add fruits, vegetables whole grains and other high-fiber foods to your normal diet.
Dry mouth:
Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free hard candies to stimulate the flow of saliva and limit your caffeine intake. Drink small sips of water regularly.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
VESIGARD 7.5MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
BREASTFEEDING
VESIGARD 7.5MG should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause dizziness, blurred vision, trouble sleeping or drowsiness.
KIDNEY
VESIGARD 7.5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
LIVER
VESIGARD 7.5MG is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
ALLERGY
Do not take if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Darifenacin.
HEART DISEASE
VESIGARD 7.5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from any active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
OTHERS
Inform your doctor if you have or had,
- Urinary retention (inability to empty your bladder)
- Gastric retention
- Uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
- Myasthenia gravis (unusual tiredness and weakness of selected muscles)
- Severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon
INTERACTIONS
Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following,
- Ketoconazole and itraconazole (treats fungal infections)
- Erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin and rifampicin (used to treat infections)
- Ritonivir or nelfinavir (used to treat viral infection)
- Ciclosporin (used to treat auto-immune disorder)
- Thioridazine (used to treat psychotic disorders)
- Imipramine and paroxetine (used to treat depression)
- Verapamil, flecainide, digoxin and quinidine (used to treat heart conditions)
- Carbamazepine, barbiturates (used to treat seizures)
- Cimetidine (used to treat stomach problems)
- Tolterodine, oxybutynin and flavoxate (other antimuscarinic medicines)