Avox200mg
Tablet
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Avox may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Avox is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ar... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Avox is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Avox may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may experience drowsiness, blurred vision or vertigo whilst taking Avox. This ... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Avox in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Avox in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Avox is used to treat and prevent muscle spasms of the urinary tract (the urine passing tube). It relaxes the muscles of the urinary tract to relieve sy... View More
Uses of Avox
- Muscle spasms of the urinary tract
Side effects of Avox
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Nervousness
How to use Avox
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. Avox is to be taken with f... View More
How Avox works
Avox is anti-spasmodic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination, and relieves associ... View More
- Avox helps in the treatment and prevention of muscle spasms of the urinary tract.
- It may also be used to relieve symptoms such as painful urination, excessive urination at night and the inability to control urine flow.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Chewing sugarless gum and drinking plenty of water may help.
- Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (a disease associated with increased eye pressure).
Indication
Cystitis, Urinary incontinence, Urgency and frequency, Bladder spasms, Dysuria, Nocturia, Suprapubic pain, Prostatitis, Urethritis
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Adult: Overactive Bladder Indicated for dysuria, increased urinary frequency/incontinence, nocturia, suprapubic pain, urinary incontinence, uri... View More
Child Dose
Dysuria, Urinary Frequency Indicated for dysuria, increased urinary frequency, nocturia, suprapubic pain, urinary incontinence, urinary tract irritatio... View More
Contraindication
Pyloric or duodenal obstruction; obstructive intestinal lesions or ileus; achalasia; GI haemorhrage or obstructive uropathies of the lower urinary tract... View More
Mode of Action
Flavoxate is a tertiary amine that acts as a smooth muscle relaxant; it also has antimuscarinic effects. It exhibits local anaesthetic, analgesic and sp... View More
Precaution
May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. May worsen hyperthyroidism, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, prostatic hypertrophy, ... View More
Side Effect
Increased intraocular pressure; difficulty in ocular accommodation; blurred vision; dry mouth and throat; GI disturbances; nervousness; vertigo; headach... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk, use caution
Interaction
Amantadine, some antihistamines, phenothiazine antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs; parasympathomimetics. May decrease gastric motility thu... View More
Alternative brand for Avox
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More