Drug reference
flavoxate
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Drug class
Genitourinary (Antimuscarinic)
Mechanism of action
Anticholinergic smooth muscle relaxant that inhibits phosphodiesterase and counteracts muscle spasm in urinary tract; also relaxes detrusor muscle.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Disturbance in ocular accommodation
- Abdominal pain
Contraindications
- Obstructive uropathy of lower urinary tract, pyloric/duodenal obstruction, ileus, GI bleeding, achalasia
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is flavoxate?
flavoxate belongs to: Genitourinary.
How does flavoxate work?
Anticholinergic smooth muscle relaxant that inhibits phosphodiesterase and counteracts muscle spasm in urinary tract; also relaxes detrusor muscle.
What are the common side effects of flavoxate?
Constipation, Blurred vision, Confusion, Disturbance in ocular accommodation, Abdominal pain
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