Daritor-7.5/Daritor-15

Daritor-7.5/Daritor-15

darifenacin

Manufacturer:

Torrent

Distributor:

Torrent
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Darifenacin HBr
Indications/Uses
Overactive bladder w/ symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency & frequency.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Initially 7.5 mg daily. May be increased to 15 mg daily based on individual response 2 wk after therapy is initiated. Moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) or co-administration w/ potent CYP3A4 inhibitors Max daily dose: Not to exceed 7.5 mg.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not chew/divide/crush.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Urinary/gastric retention & uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
Special Precautions
Clinically significant bladder outflow obstruction; GI obstructive disorders & other conditions eg, severe constipation, ulcerative colitis, & myasthenia gravis; narrow-angle glaucoma. Angioedema. May impair ability to drive & use machines. Not recommended for severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). Impaired renal function. Pregnancy & lactation. Ped patients.
Adverse Reactions
Dry mouth, constipation. Headache, abdominal pain, indigestion, feeling sick, dry eyes, nasal dryness. Angioedema of face, lips, tongue, or larynx.
Drug Interactions
Increased systemic exposure w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, nelfinavir, clarithromycin & nefazodone). Concomitant use w/ drugs predominantly metabolized by CYP2D6 (eg, flecainide, thioridazine & TCAs); warfarin. Increased frequency &/or severity of dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision & other anticholinergic pharmacological effects w/ other anticholinergic agents.
MIMS Class
Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders
ATC Classification
G04BD10 - darifenacin ; Belongs to the class of urinary antispasmodics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Daritor-15 ER tab 15 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P1,800/box)
Form
Daritor-7.5 ER tab 7.5 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P1,800/box)
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