Tablet PR is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine are constipation, headache, dry mouth, dry eye, and nasal dryness. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. This medicine is not recommended for people with severe liver disease must. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
USES OF TABLET PR
- Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
BENEFITS OF TABLET PR
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
it 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF VESIGARD TABLET PR
Common side effects of Vesigard
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Dry eye
- Nasal dryness
HOW TO USE VESIGARD TABLET PR
HOW VESIGARD TABLET PR WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Vesigard 7.5 Tablet PR may cause effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, trouble sleeping or drowsiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE VESIGARD TABLET PR?
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)
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