Exena-S 50/5 Tablet is used in the treatment of Overactive bladder. The detailed uses of Exena-S 50/5 Tablet are as follows:<ul><li>Treating overactive bladder (OAB): Exena-S 50/5 Tablet helps manage symptoms like urinary urgency, frequency, and urge incontinence by relaxing bladder muscles and reducing involuntary contractions.</li><li>Enhancing bladder control and urine-holding capacity: Exena-S 50/5 Tablet combines Mirabegron, which relaxes bladder muscles to increase storage volume, and Solifenacin, which prevents spasms by blocking muscarinic receptors, together improving continence and reducing urgency.</li><li>Reducing nighttime urination and leakage: Exena-S 50/5 Tablet is effective in lowering episodes of nocturia and accidental urine leakage, improving sleep and quality of life.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Exena-S 50/5 Tablet is a combination of Solifenacin and Mirabegron, used to effectively manage symptoms of an overactive bladder (OAB).
It treats symptoms such as urinary incontinence (urine leakage), urgent or frequent urination, increased night-time urination, and painful or difficult urination (dysuria).
Solifenacin is an anticholinergic agent which reduces involuntary bladder contractions and increases bladder capacity.
It allows the bladder to hold more urine and helps reduce the sudden urge to urinate.
Mirabegron is a beta-3 adrenergic agonist which relaxes bladder muscles for improved control. It prevents frequent, urgent, or uncontrolled urination.
Exena-S 50/5 Tablet improves bladder control and urinary flow, reduces episodes of urine leakage and enhances overall comfort and quality of life in individuals with overactive bladder.

FAQs

What is the use of Exena-S 50/5 Tablet ?

Exena-S 50/5 Tablet is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) such as urinary incontinence (urine leakage), urgent or frequent urination, increased night-time urination, and dysuria (painful or difficult urination).

How does Exena-S 50/5 Tablet work?

Exena-S 50/5 Tablet contains Solifenacin and Mirabegron. Solifenacin reduces the undesirable contractions of the bladder, thereby increasing the amount of urine that the bladder can hold. This decreases the urgency for urination. Mirabegron relaxes the muscles of the bladder; this prevents frequent, uncontrolled, or urgent urination. Together, Exena-S 50/5 Tablet helps in treating an overactive bladder.

Is overactive bladder the same (OAB) as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

There is some overlap between the symptoms of both OAB and BPH. OAB occurs due to uncontrolled urinary bladder muscle contractions. The main symptom of OAB is a sudden urge to urinate that is hard to control, which is stressful. On the other hand, BPH occurs due to an enlarged prostate gland, which puts pressure on the urinary bladder, thereby causing pain during urination.

Does Exena-S 50/5 Tablet cause dry mouth?

Dry mouth could be a side effect of Exena-S 50/5 Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

I have high blood pressure; can I take Exena-S 50/5 Tablet ?

Exena-S 50/5 Tablet might cause hypertension. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Exena-S 50/5 Tablet if you have high blood pressure.

Does Exena-S 50/5 Tablet cause constipation?

Constipation could be a side-effect of Exena-S 50/5 Tablet . Eat fibre-rich food and drink plenty of fluids if you experience constipation. Talk to your doctor if you have severe constipation.