Drug Uses
Urispas is an anticholinergic that decreases muscle spasms of the bladder and is used to relieve pain, frequency and urgency of urination. In some cases, Urispas is also prescribed to prevent nighttime urination. It may also be used in combination with other drugs to cure ulcers.

 How it is taken

Urispas must be taken by mouth about 30 minutes after eating the same meal each day. The pill must not be broken, crushed or swallowed. The best way to use the drug is as recommended by your doctor.

Drug Class & Mechanism

Urispas is an anticholinergic that decreases muscle spasms of the bladder and is used to relieve pain, frequency and urgency of urination. In some cases, Urispas is also prescribed to prevent nighttime urination. It may also be used in combination with other drugs to cure ulcers.

Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Urispas then you may take it as soon as you remember and adjust the remaining doses accordingly. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose then you may skip this dose and continue with the regular dosage. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

Store it at room temperature (between between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in an air tight container protecting it from direct exposure to light, heat and moisture. Keep away from pets and children.
 

Warnings/Precautions

 Discuss with your doctor about any prior medical condition that you may have including allergies to medicines, food or other substances, have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any sulfonamide (sulfa) medicine, such as acetazolamide, celecoxib, certain diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide), probenecid, sulfamethoxazole, valdecoxib, or zonisamide, have a history of high blood pressure or prostate cancer, will be having eye surgery.

 You must not take Urispas if you are allergic to any ingredient in it or are taking another alpha-blocker (eg, prazosin).

If you are pregnant or suspect that you are, then stop using Urispas and contact your doctor immediately.

Periodic lab tests including prostate exams, prostate-specific-antigen or PSA, kidney tests may be prescribed to monitor your health during treatment. Ensure that you keep all lab appointments.

It is unknown whether Urispas is secreted in breast milk. Avoid breast feeding while using the drug.

Certain drugs can interact with Urispas and hence, mention clearly to your doctor or pharmacist all medicines, dietary supplements and herbal prescriptions that you are taking.

Alpha-blockers (eg, prazosin) or phosphodiesterase inhibitors (eg, sildenafil) because it may lead to low blood pressure symptoms like severe dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting.

Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), cimetidine, or serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine) because they increase the risk of the side effects of Urispas.

Warfarin because it increases the chance of side effects.
 

Possible Side Effects

Some of the common side effects of are Back pain; blurred vision; cough; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; runny or stuffy nose; sinus inflammation; trouble sleeping; weakness.

 Please contact your doctor if the symptoms persist or become bothersome.

Other severe side effects include allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; prolonged, painful erection; severe of persistent dizziness.

You must seek medical attention immediately if any of these side effects occur.