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Bispec 5 mg Tablet

Manufactured byDR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsSolifenacin
Description
Bispec 5 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of an overactive bladder, a condition characterized by symptoms such as a frequent and sudden urge to urinate, inability to control urination and leaking of urine. This medicine improves the ability to control urination by relaxing the muscles in the urinary bladder thus relieving you of all the urinary complaints. Bispec 5 mg Tablet shows side effects like dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Most of these side effects are not significant enough and resolve with time. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor at the earliest. Avoid driving or operating machines as this medicine is known to cause dizziness or blurry vision in some people. Bispec 5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your clinical condition. 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. Complete the entire course of treatment to achieve the best results of this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age. Bispec 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have any kidney or liver problems, glaucoma, and if you are under any active medications. Inform your doctor about all your medical problems and medications before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest tests to assess the clinical condition and response of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Bispec 5 mg Tablet

Soliten 5 Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bispec 5 mg Tablet

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Cough
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry skin
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Back pain
  • Indigestion

Uses of Bispec 5 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Overactive Bladder
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time Bispec 5 mg Tablet takes to show its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The average time for which Bispec 5 mg Tablet acts in the body is not known. The medicine remains in the body for 14 days.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Bispec 5 mg Tablet has no habit forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Bispec 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as there is no adequate data to prove its efficacy in humans during pregnancy.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Long-term use of Bispec 5 mg Tablet might reduce milk production. It is not known whether Bispec 5 mg Tablet is passed into breastmilk. Since it remains in the body for a long time, there are chances that it may be passed on to your infant. As there is not adequate data to prove its safety and efficacy in humans while breastfeeding, it is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid Bispec 5 mg Tablet if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Seek medical attention if you come across any symptoms such as skin rash, hives (painful itchy eruptions that sting), swelling (face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.

Severe liver impairment

Bispec 5 mg Tablet is absorbed and broken down in the liver. Using this medicine when you have a pre-existing liver problem may lead to worsening of the liver condition and other undesirable effects. Hence, Bispec 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you already have liver problems.

Urinary retention

Urinary retention is a condition where the patient is unable to empty the bladder. Bispec 5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of urinary retention, hence, it is not recommended to use in this condition.

Narrow angle glaucoma

Narrow-angle glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure inside your eyes increases. This happens when the fluids inside your eye do not drain properly because the spaces have become narrow. Bispec 5 mg Tablet may suppress the fluid drainage from the eye and may worsen your condition.

Gastric retention

Gastric retention occurs due to the compression or narrowing of the duodenum (a part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach and carries food from the stomach to the intestine). Bispec 5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of narrowing of the duodenum and may worsen the condition. Hence, Bispec 5 mg Tablet is not recommended to use in conditions such as Gastroparesis (a condition that affects the movement of muscles in the stomach) that may lead to gastric retention.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Bispec 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as there is no adequate data to prove its efficacy in humans during pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

Long-term use of Bispec 5 mg Tablet might reduce milk production. It is not known whether Bispec 5 mg Tablet is passed into breastmilk. Since it remains in the body for a long time, there are chances that it may be passed on to your infant. As there is not adequate data to prove its safety and efficacy in humans while breastfeeding, it is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

Bispec 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Driving or operating a machine

Use of Bispec 5 mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, etc. in some people. Do not perform any activities such as driving or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with Bispec 5 mg Tablet.

Liver impariment

Use Bispec 5 mg Tablet with caution if you have reduced liver function. Generally, this medicine is not given in a dose exceeding 5 mg in cases of moderate liver damage. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Kidney impariment

Use Bispec 5 mg Tablet with caution if you have reduced kidney function. In case of severe kidney damage, a dose exceeding 5 mg is not recommended. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Missed Dose

If you have forgotten to take Bispec 5 mg Tablet, take the missed dose of as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case you suspect Bispec 5 mg Tablet overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Clotrimazole

Itraconazole

Clozapine

Amiodarone

Fluoroquinolones

Disease interactions

Central nervous system disorders

Bispec 5 mg Tablet may worsen the symptoms in certain medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease (uncontrolled shaking or movement of the body), dementia (memory loss), etc. If you are having any of these medical conditions, your clinical condition will be closely monitored by your doctor.

QT Prolongation

QT prolongation is a condition where heartbeats occur irregularly. Bispec 5 mg Tablet alters the electrolytes levels of the body that regulate the heartbeat leading to a higher chance of developing heart failure. Your doctor will closely monitor your heart functions and electrolyte levels while you are on this medication.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Bispec 5 mg Tablet orally with or without food. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet. Do not take a higher dose than advised. It may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve. Do not quit taking this medicine if you do not notice an immediate improvement in your symptoms. It may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve. Bispec 5 mg Tablet may cause dry mouth, so try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water. Avoid caffeine-containing drinks such as tea, coffee etc., as it will make you want to pass urine frequently. Your doctor may also recommend some exercises to strengthen your bladder muscles.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Bispec 5 mg Tablet relaxes the urinary bladder muscles; this helps the bladder to retain a larger amount of urine and prevents the symptoms of an overactive bladder.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Urinary antispasmodics

Schedule

Schedule H

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