Vesilife 5mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Solifenacin 5 mg
Manufacturer
Msn Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
VESILIFE 5MG TABLET contains Solifenacin which belongs to the group of medicines called Urinary antispasmodics. It is used to manage the signs of overactive bladder (such as sudden urge to pass urine, increased frequency of passing urine, unable to control urine and wetting yourself because you couldn’t go the bathroom). VESILIFE 5MG TABLET reduces the activity of an overactive bladder and enables you to wait longer before having to go to the bathroom. Try to take VESILIFE 5MG TABLET at the same time each day to achieve maximum benefits. It can be taken with or without meals. Before taking VESILIFE 5MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any other problems in the bladder that obstructs urine flow or if you have glaucoma, constipation, stomach problems (such as tear or block in the gut), muscle weakness or urinary tract infections as a precaution. VESILIFE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who are not able to pass urine (urinary retention) and in patients with severe bowel problems (such as toxic megacolon). It is not suitable for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children aged below 18 years. The most common
Uses
OF VESILIFE 5MG TABLET Manage signs of overactive bladder (such as sudden urge to pass urine, increased urine frequency, unable to control urine or wetting yourself)
How It Works
VESILIFE 5MG TABLET is a muscle relaxant which relaxes the smooth muscles surrounding the bladder. This helps your bladder to hold more volume of urine and controls urine flow. As a result, it reduces the activity of an overactive bladder and enables you to wait longer before having to go to the bathroom.
Directions for Use
Take VESILIFE 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. VESILIFE 5MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking VESILIFE 5MG TABLET are dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, nausea, abdominal fullness, stomach pain, burping, heartburn and stomach discomfort. Inform your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen. USES OF VESILIFE 5MG TABLET Manage signs of overactive bladder (such as sudden urge to pass urine, increased urine frequency, unable to control urine or wetting yourself) HOW VESILIFE 5MG TABLET WORKSVESILIFE 5MG TABLET is a muscle relaxant which relaxes the smooth muscles surrounding the bladder. This helps your bladder to hold more volume of urine and controls urine flow. As a result, it reduces the activity of an overactive bladder and enables you to wait longer before having to go to the bathroom. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake VESILIFE 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. VESILIFE 5MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF VESILIFE 5MG TABLETCOMMON dry mouth blurred vision nausea constipation, indigestion, stomach pain sense of fullness in the stomach, burping, heartburn UNCOMMON urinary tract infection, bladder infection sleepiness changes in taste dry eyes, nose or throat dry skin difficulty in passing urine tiredness fluid build-up in the lower legs (oedema) RARE accumulation of a large amount of hardened stool in the large intestine (faecal impaction) dizziness, headache itching, rash Stop taking VESILIFE 5MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching and swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing) severe skin rash with blistering and peeling of the skin
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYVESILIFE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGVESILIFE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience sleepiness, tiredness or blurred vision after taking VESILIFE 5MG TABLET. KIDNEYVESILIFE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with moderate to severe kidney problems (including in those who undergo dialysis). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERVESILIFE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with moderate to severe liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take VESILIFE 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to Solifenacin. HEART DISEASEVESILIFE 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems (such as heart failure). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSVESILIFE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have urinary retention (unable to pass urine) have a severe stomach or bowel condition (including toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis) have myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) have glaucoma Before taking VESILIFE 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have any bladder obstruction have difficulty in passing urine have constipation or any obstruction in the gut have a stomach tear (hiatus hernia) have heartburn have nerve pain (autonomic neurpathy) have urinary tract infection Use in pediatrics: VESILIFE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years of age). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: VESILIFE 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug – Drug Interaction: Before taking VESILIFE 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole) medicines used to manage viral infections (Ex. ritonavir, nelfinavir) medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. verapamil, diltiazem) other anticholinergic medicines (used to increased heart rate, reduce body secretions and increase body movements) Ex. ipratropium, atropine medicines used to manage reflux disease (Ex. metoclopramide and cisapride) medicines such as bisphosphonates used to manage bone loss rifampicin (a medicine used to manage tuberculosis) medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine) B. Drug – Food Interactions: VESILIFE 5MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more VESILIFE 5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are headache, dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, hallucinations, over-excitability, seizures, difficulty in breathing, increased heart rate, accumulation of urine in the bladder and dilated pupils. SYNOPSIS Drug : Solifenacin Pharmacological Category : Anticholinergics Therapeutic Indication : Overactive bladder Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep VESILIFE 5MG TABLET out of reach of children Store VESILIFE 5MG TABLET at room temperature
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