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Solifenacin (5mg)
Bispec 5 Tablet is a muscarinic antagonist used to treat overactive bladder, relieving symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
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Bispec 5 Tablet 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 common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and urinary tract infection. To avoid or cope up with the side effects, you must drink plenty of water. It may also lead to blurry vision or dizziness, so it is advised to avoid driving while on the medication. 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. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor's advice.
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. Bispec 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Bispec 5 Tablet is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Bispec 5 Tablet 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.
Bispec 5 Tablet may begin showing improvement in symptoms of overactive bladder within a week. However, maximum benefits may take up to four weeks to appear. This timeframe can vary from person to person. It is essential not to stop taking the medication even if significant improvement isn't observed immediately, but consult with your doctor.
Bispec 5 Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take the medication once daily, preferably at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food.
Bispec 5 Tablet must only be prescribed by your doctor and is intended for adults. Its use should be avoided by patients who are allergic to Bispec 5 Tablet, have urinary retention (difficulty emptying the bladder), or have delayed or slow stomach emptying (gastric obstruction). It may also be contraindicated in patients with narrow angle glaucoma.
In rare cases, Bispec 5 Tablet can cause confusion and hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) as side effects. It may also cause delirium in a very small number of people (a disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence). Although some studies suggest a possible link between Bispec 5 Tablet and dementia, further research is required.
Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience drowsiness or blurred vision while taking Bispec 5 Tablet because this can be dangerous.
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition where nerve signals from the brain cause the bladder to empty even when it's not full. This may affect a person's ability to control their bladder contractions, leading to symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence.
Yes, Bispec 5 Tablet needs to be taken once daily as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it only when symptoms are bothersome; this will hinder its effectiveness. Additionally, if you forget a dose, continue the medication schedule the next day. Lastly, avoid taking more than two doses in a single day.