Hexate 200mg Tablet
Hexate 200mg Tablet is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. 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.
Hexate 200mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Hexate 200mg Tablet 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 symptoms like painful urination, excessive urination at night, and the inability to control urine flow.
Hexate 200mg Tablet is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, sweating, and nervousness. The side effects may be avoided by drinking plenty of water. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. 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 health conditions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Glaucoma (a disease associated with increased eye pressure) patients should be extra careful while receiving the treatment, and they must inform the doctor before initiating it.
03Uses
Treatment of Muscle spasms of the urinary tract
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. Hexate 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Hexate 200mg Tablet is anti-spasmodic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination, and relieves associated pain.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Hexate 200mg Tablet, 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Muscle spasms of the urinary tract
Hexate 200mg Tablet 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, frequent, or nighttime urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This medicine starts acting very quickly, within 2 to 3 hours and helps you live a better quality of life. Take it exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Sweating
Nervousness
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Vomiting
Nausea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Hexate 200mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hexate 200mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hexate 200mg Tablet 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
Hexate 200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may experience drowsiness, blurred vision or vertigo whilst taking Hexate 200mg Tablet. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Hexate 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hexate 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Hexate 200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Hexate 200mg Tablet 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).
References
Sources and references
Brown JH, Laiken N. Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 232.
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. pp. 547-48.
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