Darifenacin

Information about Darifenacin

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, Dizziness, Urinary tract infection, Dry eye, Cough, Urinary retention, Chest pain, Fatigue, Influenza, Weight gain, Joint pain, Pharyngitis, Prolonged QT interval, Lower limb edema, Depression

Available Medicine for Darifenacin

  • ₹347 to ₹360
    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹359 to ₹394
    Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹325 to ₹360
    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹220 to ₹361
    Cipla Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹395 to ₹480
    Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹235 to ₹395
    Ajanta Pharma Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹228
    ANT Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹211 to ₹395
    Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹225
    Globus Labs
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹298
    Cipla Ltd
    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

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.

Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)