Enablex 15 mg darifenacin 28 Tablets

What is Enablex?

• • Enablex reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract.

• • Enablex is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, and incontinence (urine leakage).

• • Enablex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

• • You should not take Enablex if you are have untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, a stomach disorder causing delayed emptying, or if you have trouble emptying your bladder.

• • Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.
  • Enablex can decrease perspiration and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

• • Stop using this medication and call your doctor if you have serious side effects such as hot and dry skin, extreme thirst, severe stomach pain or constipation, pain or burning when you urinate, or if you stop urinating.

• • This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions.
  • Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

How should I take Enablex?

• • Take Enablex exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
  • Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
  • Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

• • Take this medicine with water.

• • Enablex can be taken with or without food.

• • Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.

• • Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Dosing information

• • Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Incontinence:

• • Initial dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily with liquid

• • The dosage may be increased to 15 mg orally once daily two weeks after starting therapy.

Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Frequency:

• • Initial dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily with liquid

• • The dosage may be increased to 15 mg orally once daily two weeks after starting therapy.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• • Seek emergency medical attention

• • Overdose can cause vision problems.

What other drugs will affect Enablex?

• • Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with Enablex, especially:

• • clarithromycin;

• • flecainide;

• • thioridazine;

• • an antidepressant–amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nefazodone, nortriptyline;

• • antifungal medicine–itraconazole, ketoconazole; or

• HIV or AIDS medicine–nelfinavir, ritonavir.