Darinacin 7.5mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer ANT Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Darifenacin (7.5mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassDiphenylmethane Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassUROLOGY
Action ClassSelective M3 anticholinergic (Bladder)
User Rating4.6
User Reviews542
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FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Darinacin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Darinacin 7.5mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Darinacin 7.5mg Tablet Reviews

Darinacin 7.5mg is a muscarinic antagonist that is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.

Darinacin 7.5mg 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. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine are constipation, headache, dry mouth, urinary tract infection, nausea, 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.

How Darinacin 7.5mg Tablet Works

Darinacin 7.5mg is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

How to Use Darinacin 7.5mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Darinacin 7.5mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Darinacin 7.5mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms: Darinacin 7.5mg helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.

Uses of Darinacin 7.5mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

Darinacin 7.5mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Darinacin 7.5mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Darinacin 7.5mg is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Darinacin 7.5mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Darinacin 7.5mg. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Darinacin 7.5mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Liver  CAUTION
Darinacin 7.5mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Darinacin 7.5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Darinacin 7.5mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Darinacin 7.5mg may cause effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, trouble sleeping or drowsiness. This may affect your driving ability.

Quick Tips

  • It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
  • Darinacin 7.5mg helps you to have better control over your urination by relaxing your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine, thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
  • It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.

References

  1. Darifenacin [Prescribing Information]. Stein, Switzerland: Novartis Pharma Stein AG; 2012.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 359.
  3. Darifenacin. Luxembou: Merus Labs Luxco II S.à R.L; 2004 [revised 12 Jan. 2015].
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

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