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Antab Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

SOLIFENACIN-5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Overactive bladder (urinary incontinency).

Medicinal Benefits:

Antab Tablet contains ‘solifenacin’, which belongs to the class of medications called 'anticholinergics'. It can decrease the activity of the overactive bladder. In an overactive bladder, muscle contractions occur before the full expansion of the bladder, causing the patient to have frequent urges to urinate. Antab Tablet can stop these sudden contractions of bladder muscles. It enables control over urination and increases the amount of urine that can be held by your bladder.

FAQs

Antab Tablet is primarily used in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Besides this, Antab Tablet is also used for the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity (a bladder control condition caused by neurological problems) in children 2 years and above.

Antab Tablet is used to treat an overactive bladder in which an individual is unable to control urination and always have a strong urge to urinate. Antab Tablet prevents these sudden bladder muscle contractions and increasing the volume and amount of urine that the bladder can hold. Thus, Antab Tablet helps to control the release of urine and helps reduce symptoms of OAB like a strong urge to urinate, frequent urination and reduced urine flow.

Antab Tablet may cause blurred vision in some cases. Consult your doctor immediately if this condition persists or worsens while using this medicine.

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medicine and it may interact with Antab Tablet . So, inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines before taking Antab Tablet to avoid unwanted effects.

Dry mouth, constipation, urinary tract infection and blurred vision are some of the common side effects of Antab Tablet .

If you have bladder problems, stomach problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, liver/kidney problems and irregular heartbeat, please contact a doctor before taking Antab Tablet .

Dry mouth is the most common side effects of Antab Tablet , so you can drink plenty of fluids or water, suck hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, or use a saliva substitute. However, if you are a kidney patient before taking any fluid or electrolytes, it is better to consult a doctor.

If you are taking antidiabetic medicines (pramlintide), potassium tablets and antifungals (like itraconazole, ketoconazole), among others, let your doctor know about these drugs before using Antab Tablet . These medicines may affect the working of Antab Tablet and slow its excretion from the body.

Overactive bladder is a condition in which the urinary bladder muscles constrict uncontrollably, thereby causing an urgent need to urinate, frequent urination, and inability to control urination.

Antab Tablet starts to work within 3 to 8 hours, but it can take up to 4 to 6 weeks to work fully.

Take Antab Tablet at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label or as directed by the physician.

Antab Tablet is a safe and effective medication if prescribed by a doctor. However, it is not suitable for everyone, especially those with specific underlying conditions. Please discuss with your doctor whether it is appropriate.

A marked increased risk of dementia was associated with the use of Antab Tablet . Please seek medical attention if you have experienced any symptoms or if they persist.

Antab Tablet does not affect any type of contraception.

This medication is normally taken on a long-term basis to help regulate your symptoms. Your doctor will check in every 6 to 12 months to evaluate if you should continue taking it.

If you have urinary incontinence, it can help to cut down on alcohol and drinks containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola and energy drinks.

Antab Tablet should not make you lose or gain weight. However, very rarely Antab Tablet can make you feel less hungry, so you may lose weight.

Do not take solifenacin for longer than is necessary. Every 6 to 12 months, your doctor will determine whether your treatment is still required. In older adults taking solifenacin, there may be an increased chance of confusion and dementia worsening. If you're concerned, talk to your doctor.

Talk to your doctor if you're thinking about stopping your medicine. Do not stop taking solifenacin without talking to your doctor first. If you've been taking it for at least six months, your doctor may suggest that you stop for up to 4 weeks to see how your symptoms change without it. Some people find that their symptoms are still better after they've stopped taking it.