Darifenacin

Last updated 18 Feb 2020 | 11:51 AM (UTC)

Darifenacin Uses

Darifenacin is used in the treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. OAB is a collection of urinary symptoms, including frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.

How Darifenacin works

Darifenacin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

Common side effects of Darifenacin

Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Blurred vision, Headache, Dry eye, Urinary retention

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Medicine brands for Darifenacin

Dariten

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹347 to ₹360

2 variant(s)

Darif

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹359 to ₹393

2 variant(s)

Darilong

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

ANT Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹228 to ₹228

1 variant(s)

Xelena

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹211 to ₹395

2 variant(s)

Dariong

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

₹162 to ₹162

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Darifenacin

Darifenacin helps you to have better control over your urination by relaxing your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine, thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.

Frequently asked questions for Darifenacin

Q. What is Darifenacin?

Darifenacin is an antimuscarinic medicine

Q. What is Darifenacin used for?

Darifenacin is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder such as frequent or sudden rush to the toilet or leakage of urine

Q. How does Darifenacin work?

Darifenacin works by relaxing the bladder muscles thereby preventing frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.