Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet
Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of the symptoms of an overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination.
Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of the symptoms of an overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination.
Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of the symptoms of an overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination.
Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet is advised to be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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 hypertension (high blood pressure), nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), urinary tract infection, and headache. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
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. People with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
03Uses
Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
04How To Use
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. Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mirabegron and Solifenacin. Mirabegron is a beta 3-receptor agonist. It works by activating the receptor in the bladder, causing the bladder muscles to relax. Solifenacin is an antimuscarinic. It also works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder. In this way, it works to prevent frequent, urgent, or uncontrolled urge of urination.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
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07Benefits
In Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that cause 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.
08Side Effects
High blood pressure
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Urinary tract infection
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Increased heart rate
Blurred vision
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Exena S 50mg/5mg Tablet helps you to have better control over your urination.
It may raise your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress and review your treatment.
Avoid caffeine (tea, coffee, cola, etc.) as it is a natural diuretic (increased urine production) and will make your symptoms worse.
Avoid drinking too much water before going to bed as it will increase your urge to go to the toilet and thus disturb your sleep.
References
Sources and references
Brown JH, Brandl K, Wess J. Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 149-161.
Pappano AJ. Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 113-126.
