Antab Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS4226

USA Brand Name

Vesicare

Strength

5mg

Generic Name

Solifenacin (5Mg)

Manufacturer

Sanzyme Ltd

## Antab Tablet (Solifenacin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Antab Tablet:

Solifenacin is the generic version for Antab Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

Vesicare

## About Antab Tablet (Solifenacin)

Antab Tablet contains an active ingredient, Solifenacin, which is used for the treatment of an overactive bladder, a condition which is characterized by symptoms such as a frequent feeling of a need to urinate, inability to control urination, sudden urge to urinate, leaking of urine, etc. Overactive bladder syndrome is a situation in which the bladder squeezes urine out at the wrong time. Common causes of this disease are: Nerve problems, too much fluid, and too much caffeine. This medicine is promptly obtainable at all the primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores & it must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Sanzyme Ltd. is one of the primary pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Antab Tablet.

## Strength :

Antab Tablet contains an active constituent, Solifenacin (5 mg). This medicine is easily available in other substitutes and also at all the primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

Antab Tablet is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

## How Antab Tablet (Solifenacin) Works:

Antab Tablet has an active ingredient; Solifenacin, is an antimuscarinic which acts by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder so as to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination. Solifenacin is a cholinergic receptor antagonist which is selective for the M3 receptor subtype. The binding of acetylcholine to these receptors, mainly M3, plays a significant role in the contraction of smooth muscle. Solifenacin, by preventing the binding of acetylcholine to these receptors, reduces smooth muscle tone in the bladder that allows the bladder to retain larger volumes of urine & reduce the number of micturition, urgency & incontinence episodes.

## Before You Use Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

Make certain that:

You are not sensitive to Solifenacin

You are not having some grave Disease

Your doctor must be well-informed concerning about your medicinal history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

You should not take Antab Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Are pregnant

Have urinary retention

Have narrow angle glaucoma

Have gastric retention

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have angioedema

Have CNS side effects

Have infections

## Dosage :

Antab Tablet contains an active ingredient, Solifenacin, which is used for the treatment of an overactive bladder. This medicine is easily available in different substitutes & strength. It should be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must ask about with your medical doctor for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine given the fact that age & severity of the disease vary from person to person. This can only be judged finest by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Antab Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Antab Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Antab Tablet (Solifenacin) to Be Used:

As Antab Tablet is available in various strengths & substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Antab Tablet. Don’t take the Tablet on your own knowledge & for a longer time than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

Take Antab Tablet in the dose and duration as suggested by your doctor. Do not chew, crush, or break the Tablet & Swallow the medicine as a whole. Antab Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

You are always advised to take Antab Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. You should not start/stop using this medicine suddenly on your own knowledge. You should follow all the guidelines given by your doctor, rigorously. Don’t take the Tablet in a larger or smaller degree or for a extended period than recommended by the doctor.

## Overdose of The Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

You should go for medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantaneously in case of any overdose symptoms. if Your medical doctor detect any overdose symptoms then emergency action will be initiated without delay.

## Missed Dose of The Antab Tablet (Solifenacin:

The missed dosage of this Tablet has to be controlled as fast as possible. You should strictly omission the missed dosage if it is by now the time for your next planned dosage. You should not take the double dosage of medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

## The Side Effects Of The Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

Dry mouth

Constipation

Nausea and vomiting

Abdominal pain

Cough

Nasal dryness

Blurred vision

Dry skin

Headache

Dizziness

Extreme tiredness

Back pain

Stomach upset

Dyspepsia

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Several medicines have been reported to interact with Antab Tablet. These interactions might produce some needless or negative effects or may cause your drug not to function properly. You must frequently have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that effective medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Rifampicin

Carbamazepine

Phenobarbitone

Cilnidipine

Benidipine

Amlodipine

Phenytoin

S-Amlodipine

Clotrimazole

Itraconazole

Clozapine

Amiodarone

Fluoroquinolones

It can also relate with the following disease condition:

Liver disease

Infections

Kidney disease

Central nervous system disorder

QT Prolongation

## Warning And Precaution:

Antab Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Infections

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

children under 18 years of age should not recommend to use of this medicine.

You have to regularly done your blood tests to check your blood cells, electrolyte levels & hemoglobin levels, liver & kidney function, during treatment with this medicine

You should also get your blood pressure & levels of proteins in urine checked frequently while taking this medicine

Use of this medicine may cause dry mouth , so must try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water

You must avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen the symptoms.

You should not drive or operate heavy machines concurrently as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You be supposed not to take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

if you are penetrating several of the above mentioned symptoms then you should talk about this with your medical doctor to get the most excellent possible treatment .

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Antab Tablet out the reach & sight of the children

This medicine is strictly used with caution for treatment of the children

Antab Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You should always check up the information in particular printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

if you have any confusion in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine then talk about this with your medical doctor .

## Indications :

Antab Tablet should be taken as recommended by the doctor. you must not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage of The Antab Tablet (Solifenacin):

Store the Antab Tablet at your room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure the Tablet is untouched & not broken while purchasing or storing.