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Urivirin Tablet (Propiverine Hydrochloride)

Urivirin Tablet (Propiverine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Propiverine Hydrochloride›20mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Aprogen Pharmaceuticals, Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201901741 · Approved 2019.03.22

Summary

Main use
Relief of overactive bladder symptoms (urgency, frequency, etc.) and bladder-related urinary frequency and incontinence
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer propiverine hydrochloride 20 mg orally once daily after meals. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms; if the effect is inadequate and there are no safety concerns, 20 mg may be taken up to twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Aprogen Pharmaceuticals, Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of overactive bladder symptoms (urgency, frequency, etc.) and bladder-related urinary frequency and incontinence

  • Frequent urination
  • incontinence
  • neurogenic bladder
  • neurogenic frequent urination
  • unstable bladder
  • bladder irritability conditions
  • chronic cystitis
  • chronic prostatitis
  • urgency
  • urge incontinence
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This medication is used to improve frequent urination and incontinence due to bladder irritability conditions such as neurogenic bladder, neurogenic frequent urination, unstable bladder, chronic cystitis, or chronic prostatitis. It also helps alleviate symptoms such as urgency, frequent urination, and urge incontinence resulting from overactive bladder. In other words, it is used to effectively control various symptoms caused by bladder dysfunction, reducing the discomfort in daily life.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This drug should not be taken by certain patients. For instance, individuals with an allergy to this drug or its components, patients with gastrointestinal or bowel obstruction, those with weak gastrointestinal or bowel function, individuals with difficulty urinating, glaucoma patients, those with severe muscle weakness, and individuals with severe heart disease may experience worsened symptoms by taking this drug. Additionally, patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic conditions should also avoid this medication. Some patients must take this drug with caution. Individuals with urination difficulties, impaired liver or kidney function, Parkinson's disease or cerebrovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, the elderly, and those with autonomic nervous system disorders or heart diseases should consult with a physician before use. When taking this medication, careful observation is required as severe side effects such as psychiatric symptoms, severe constipation or abdominal distention, heart rhythm abnormalities, thrombocytopenia, impaired kidney function, skin rashes, acute glaucoma attacks, liver dysfunction, and muscle pain may occur. Also, this drug requires differentiation from other diseases with similar symptoms, and conditions causing lower urinary tract obstruction must be treated first. Drowsiness, dizziness, and visual disturbances may occur during treatment, so driving or operating hazardous machinery should be avoided. This drug may have increased side effects when taken with other anticholinergics or certain antidepressants and antipsychotic medications, so caution is necessary. For pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers, it is advisable to avoid this medication as its safety has not been established. Its use in children is also not recommended as safety has not been verified. Elderly patients with potentially impaired liver and kidney function should start with a lower dose and use it cautiously. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as mental confusion, seizures, paralytic ileus, urination difficulties, heart rhythm abnormalities, and elevated blood pressure may occur, requiring immediate hospital treatment. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Side effects

  • Hallucinations
  • delirium
  • paralytic ileus
  • constipation
  • abdominal distension
  • palpitations
  • ectopic beats
  • bradycardia
  • QT prolongation
  • ventricular tachycardia
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  • heart block
  • thrombocytopenia
  • renal impairment
  • urinary retention
  • mucocutaneous syndrome
  • fever
  • erythema
  • itching
  • conjunctival hyperemia
  • stomatitis
  • ocular hypertension
  • acute glaucoma attack
  • nausea
  • headache
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • myalgia
  • weakness
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • thirst
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • anorexia
  • stomatitis
  • glossitis
  • dysuria
  • residual urine
  • loss of urge to urinate
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • numbness
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • tremors
  • altered consciousness
  • perceptual disturbances
  • transient forgetfulness
  • Parkinsonism
  • dyskinesia
  • hypotension
  • hypertension
  • chest pain
  • hypersensitivity
  • itching
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • control disturbances
  • 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
  • fever due to decreased sweating
  • weakness
  • pharyngitis
  • delirium
  • agitation
  • generalized convulsions
  • gait disturbances
  • speech disturbances
  • mydriasis
  • urinary retention
  • tachycardia
  • hypertension
  • generalized flushing
  • liver dysfunction

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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