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Brand: Urispas, Genurin, Bladuril
Flavoxate is an antispasmodic drug used to treat bladder spasms and symptoms of overactive bladder, such as urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence. It belongs to a class of drugs known as urinary antispasmodics and works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the bladder and urinary tract. This helps to reduce bladder contractions and alleviate associated discomfort.
For the relief of symptoms associated with overactive bladder, such as urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence.
Outcome:
Increased anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision)
Mechanism:
Additive anticholinergic effects
Outcome:
Reduced digoxin absorption
Mechanism:
Altered gastrointestinal motility
Outcome:
May slightly delay absorption
Mechanism:
Delayed gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: extended-release flavoxate (2025, 70% confidence)
Based on historical usage patterns and current clinical trials, flavoxate's approval status is likely to remain unchanged (95% confidence).
Urinary Antispasmodic
Lysine derivative