Overview
DESCRIPTION Flavoxate HCl tablets contain flavoxate hydrochloride, a synthetic urinary tract spasmolytic. Chemically, flavoxate hydrochloride is 2-piperidinoethyl 3-methyl-4-oxo-2-phenyl-4 H -1-benzopyran-8-carboxylate hydrochloride. The empirical formula of flavoxate hydrochloride is C 24 H 25 NO 4 •HCl. The molecular weight is 427.94.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Flavoxate hydrochloride counteracts smooth muscle spasm of the urinary tract and exerts its effect directly on the muscle. In a single study of 11 normal male subjects, the time to onset of action was 55 minutes. The peak effect was observed at 112 minutes. 57% of the flavoxate HCl was excreted in the urine within 24 hours.
Indications
- INDICATIONS AND USAGE Flavoxate HCl tablets are indicated for symptomatic relief of dysuria, urgency, nocturia, suprapubic pain, frequency and incontinence as may occur in cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, urethrocystitis/urethrotrigonitis. Flavoxate HCl tablets are not indicated for definitive treatment, but are compatible with drugs used for the treatment of urinary tract infections.
Common Doses
- 100 mg
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults and children over 12 years of age: One or two 100 mg tablets 3 or 4 times a day. With improvement of symptoms, the dose may be reduced. This drug cannot be recommended for infants and children under 12 years of age because safety and efficacy have not been demonstrated in this age group.
Contraindications
- CONTRAINDICATIONS Flavoxate HCl tablets are contraindicated in patients who have any of the following obstructive conditions: pyloric or duodenal obstruction, obstructive intestinal lesions or ileus, achalasia, gastrointestinal hemorrhage and obstructive uropathies of the lower urinary tract.
Side Effects
- ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions have been observed, but there are not enough data to support an estimate of their frequency. Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth. CNS: Vertigo, headache, mental confusion, especially in the elderly, drowsiness, nervousness. Hematologic: Leukopenia (one case which was reversible upon discontinuation of the drug). Cardiovascular: Tachycardia and palpitation. Allergic: Urticaria and other dermatoses, eosinophilia and hyperpyrexia. Ophthalmic: Increased ocular tension, blurred vision, disturbance in eye accommodation. Renal: Dysuria.
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.