Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER is a muscarinic antagonist that is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. 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. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine are constipation, headache, dry mouth, urinary tract infection, nausea, and nasal dryness. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
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. This medicine is not recommended for people with severe liver disease must. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER 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, 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.
Side effects of Vesigard Tablet ER
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
Common side effects of Vesigard
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Dry eye
Nasal dryness
How to use Vesigard Tablet ER
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. Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Vesigard Tablet ER works
Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER may cause effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, trouble sleeping or drowsiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Vesigard Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER, 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.
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Vesigard 15mg Tablet ER helps you to have better control over your urination by relaxing your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine, thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Selective M3 anticholinergic (Bladder)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Vesigard with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may cause dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, and confusion.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may cause dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, and confusion.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
ossible Causes of Primary and Secondary Enuresis (Open Table in a new window) Causes of Primary EnuresisCauses of Secondary Enuresis Idiopathic Disorder of sleep arousal Nocturnal polyuria Small nocturnal bladder capacity Idiopathic Disorder of sleep arousal Nocturnal polyuria Small nocturnal bladder capacity Overactive bladder or dysfunctional voidingOveractive bladder or dysfunctional voiding CystitisCystitis ConstipationConstipation Neurogenic bladderPsychological Urethral obstructionAcquired neurogenic bladder PsychologicalSeizure disorder Ectopic ureterObstructive sleep apnea Diabetes insipidusDiabetes mellitus Acquired diabetes insipidus Acquired urethral obstruction Idiopathic If no cause can be identified, the important pathophysiologic factors include a disorder of sleep arousal, nocturnal polyuria, and a low nocturnal bladder capacity.Treatment vary with underlying cause
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