Flochek 2mg Capsule is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Flochek 2mg Capsule is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time regularly. 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 include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, urinary retention, and headache. Drinking plenty of water might help you cope up with the side effects. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy or make your vision blurry, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Consumption of alcohol must be avoided as it can aggravate the side effects. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Earlier receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health conditions. You should also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tolerants 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. Flochek 2mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Flochek
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Diarrhea
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flochek 2mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flochek 2mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flochek 2mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Long-term use of Flochek 2mg Capsule might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Flochek 2mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Flochek 2mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Flochek 2mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
FAQs:
How long does it take for Flochek 2mg Capsule to show its effect?
Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Flochek 2mg Capsule. Maximum benefits may be seen after 5-8 weeks of treatment. To maintain this improvement, your doctor may prescribe this medicine to you for a long term of up to 24 months.
What class of drug is Flochek 2mg Capsule? Is it a diuretic?
Flochek 2mg Capsule belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Flochek 2mg Capsule is not a diuretic, it is a urinary antispasmodic. This means that it relaxes the urinary bladder, decreasing spasm of the bladder wall. This further provides better control upon the release of urine and also increases storage volume of the bladder.
Can I just stop taking Flochek 2mg Capsule?
Flochek 2mg Capsule does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better. Your doctor will reassess your condition at regular intervals, like 6 months, to understand the duration for which you need to take Flochek 2mg Capsule.
Can I crush the tablets of Flochek 2mg Capsule and then take it?
No, do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.
Can Flochek 2mg Capsule be used in children?
When studied in children, Flochek 2mg Capsule did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.
Who should avoid taking Flochek 2mg Capsule?
Tolerants who have urinary retention (unable to pass urine), have delayed emptying of stomach or blocked intestinal tract (toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis, pyloric stenosis) or uncontrolled high pressure in the eyes (narrow-angle glaucoma). It should also be avoided by patients who have any muscle disease which causes drooping eyelids, double vision, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and sometimes muscle weakness in the arms or legs (myasthenia gravis). Tolerants who are hypersensitive to Tolterodine should avoid it as well.
I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Flochek 2mg Capsule. Will I have any harmful effects?
No, discontinuing Flochek 2mg Capsule will not have any harmful effects, but the symptoms of overactive bladder may return. Communicate to your doctor regarding constipation and you can stop the medicine if advised by the doctor.
Does Flochek 2mg Capsule cause dementia?
It is unclear whether Flochek 2mg Capsule can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Flochek 2mg Capsule, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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