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Biyupi-4 Tablets 10 mg (Propiverine Hydrochloride)

Biyupi-4 Tablets 10 mg (Propiverine Hydrochloride)

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Ingredient · strength
Propiverine Hydrochloride›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Chaeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
This medicine is a white, flat, round film-coated tablet with no odor.
Packaging
30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199500419 · Approved 1995.10.30 · Insurance code 645400470

Summary

Main use
Relief of overactive bladder symptoms and urinary frequency and incontinence caused by bladder disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 20 mg of propiverine hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms; if the effect is insufficient and there are no safety concerns, 20 mg may be taken up to twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Chaeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of overactive bladder symptoms and urinary frequency and incontinence caused by bladder disease

  • Frequent urination
  • incontinence
  • neurogenic bladder
  • neurogenic frequent urination
  • unstable bladder
  • bladder irritability
  • chronic cystitis
  • chronic prostatitis
  • urinary urgency
  • urge incontinence
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This medication is used to treat frequent urination and incontinence caused by bladder irritability conditions such as neurogenic bladder, neurogenic frequent urination, unstable bladder, chronic cystitis, and chronic prostatitis. It is also effective in relieving symptoms of urinary urgency, frequent urination, and urge incontinence caused by overactive bladder. This medicine suppresses excessive contractions of the bladder, improving symptoms. As a result, it helps control patients' urination problems. Thus, this medicine is used to treat urinary disturbances due to various bladder-related diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 20 mg of propiverine hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms; if the effect is insufficient and there are no safety concerns, 20 mg may be taken up to twice daily.

Precautions

This medicine should not be administered to certain patients. For example, those allergic to this medication or its ingredients, individuals with obstructions in the stomach or intestines, those with weakened gastrointestinal function, individuals who have difficulty urinating, patients with glaucoma characterized by high intraocular pressure, those with neuromuscular diseases, patients with severe heart disease, individuals with impaired liver function, and those with genetic lactose metabolism disorders should not take this medicine. Moreover, caution is required for patients having difficulties in urination or those with impaired liver or kidney function, patients with Parkinson's disease or cerebrovascular diseases, individuals with hyperthyroidism, the elderly, patients with autonomic nervous system disorders or cardiovascular diseases, and patients with glaucoma. During the use of this medicine, serious side effects may occur, such as mental abnormalities, digestive issues, heart rhythm problems, blood abnormalities, kidney function decline, skin rash, eye pain or vision deterioration, liver function impairment, muscle pain, etc. If any of these symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medicine should be used specifically to differentiate it from conditions like bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and urinary tract infections that have similar symptoms, and treatment for lower urinary tract obstruction should take priority if present. While taking this medication, dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. This medicine should be used with caution when taken with other anticholinergics, certain antidepressants, antipsychotic medications, or MAO inhibitors, as adverse effects may increase. It is advisable for pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers, to avoid taking this medication. Safety has not been established for pediatric use, so it is best not to use it in children. Elderly patients may have reduced liver or kidney function, so it is important to start with a lower dose and adjust carefully. In case of overdose, symptoms such as mental abnormalities, seizures, urinary disturbances, heart rhythm problems may occur, and immediate medical treatment should be sought. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children and it is advisable to avoid transferring it to other containers.

Side effects

  • Hallucinations
  • delusions
  • paralytic ileus
  • constipation
  • abdominal bloating
  • palpitations
  • ectopic contractions
  • bradycardia
  • QT prolongation
  • ventricular tachycardia
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  • heart block
  • thrombocytopenia
  • renal impairment
  • urinary retention
  • mucocutaneous syndrome
  • fever
  • erythema
  • itching
  • conjunctival injection
  • stomatitis
  • intraocular pressure elevation
  • nausea
  • headache
  • ocular pain
  • vision loss
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • myalgia
  • weakness
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • thirst
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • anorexia
  • stomatitis
  • glossitis
  • dysuria
  • residual urine
  • loss of urinary urgency
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • numbness
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • tremors
  • altered consciousness
  • sensory disturbances
  • transient forgetfulness
  • Parkinsonian symptoms
  • dyskinesia
  • hypotension
  • hypertension
  • chest pain
  • hypersensitivity
  • itching
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • control disorders
  • dry eye syndrome
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated BUN
  • elevated creatinine
  • leukopenia
  • fatigue
  • lethargy
  • edema
  • weakness
  • taste disturbances
  • low back pain
  • hoarseness
  • sputum
  • agitation
  • heat due to reduced sweating
  • weakness
  • pharyngitis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also recommended to keep it at room temperature, not too hot or too cold.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

This medicine is a white, flat, round film-coated tablet with no odor.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 300 tablets/bottle

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