Flavoxate
Also known as: Urispas
**Purpose**: Flavoxate is prescribed to help control urinary incontinence (leaking urine) or an overactive bladder in your dog, especially when other standard medications haven't fully worked. **What to Watch For**: The most common side effect is **weakness** or a noticeable decrease in your dog's activity level. Mild stomach upset may also occur. > **Important:** If your dog becomes excessively weak, lethargic, or stops eating, contact your veterinarian. **Administration**: Give exactly as prescribed. Do not stop the medication abruptly without consulting your vet.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
What it is used for
- To decrease urinary bladder contractility
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Weakness
- Gastrointestinal upset
- Changes in activity level
Cautions & contraindications
- Pyloric or duodenal obstruction
- Obstructive intestinal lesions or ileus
- Achalasia
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
- Obstructive uropathies of the lower urinary tract
- Use with caution in patients with suspected **glaucoma**. **Reproductive/Nursing Safety:** * FDA Category B in humans (animal studies show no fetal risk, but adequate human studies are lacking). * It is unknown if the drug is excreted in milk; use with caution in nursing mothers.
Drug interactions
- Anticholinergic drugs: Concomitant use may cause additive anticholinergic effects.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flavoxate used for in pets?
**Purpose**: Flavoxate is prescribed to help control urinary incontinence (leaking urine) or an overactive bladder in your dog, especially when other standard medications haven't fully worked. **What to Watch For**: The most common side effect is **weakness** or a noticeable decrease in your dog's activity level. Mild stomach upset may also occur. > **Important:** If your dog becomes excessively weak, lethargic, or stops eating, contact your veterinarian. **Administration**: Give exactly as prescribed. Do not stop the medication abruptly without consulting your vet.
Is Flavoxate safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.
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