Propiverine

About propiverine

Propiverine is prescribed for people who have difficulty controlling their bladders. It is given to treat symptoms such as urgency, frequency and incontinence. Urinary urgency occurs when you have a sudden and urgent need to pass urine. If you need to take more trips to the toilet than normal, this is called urinary frequency. If you leak urine before you go to the toilet, this is called incontinence.

There are several different causes of these urinary symptoms, such as weakened pelvic floor muscles, problems causing your bladder muscles to contract too much or too early and medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Propiverine works by stopping sudden bladder muscle contractions and increasing the volume of urine that your bladder can hold. This helps to control the release of urine and eases your symptoms.

Before taking propiverine

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking propiverine it is important that your doctor knows:

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia.

• Si padece alguna enfermedad cardiaca, como un ritmo cardiaco inusual, problemas en los vasos sanguíneos del corazón o insuficiencia cardiaca.

• Si tiene algún problema con el funcionamiento del hígado o de los riñones.

• Si tiene algún problema en la próstata.

• Si padece alguna de las siguientes enfermedades: aumento de la presión ocular (llamado glaucoma); hernia de hiato; glándula tiroides hiperactiva; hipertensión arterial; una enfermedad que causa debilidad muscular, llamada miastenia gravis.

• Si padece alguna enfermedad que pueda causar una obstrucción en el estómago, el intestino o las vías urinarias.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

How to take propiverine

• Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about propiverine and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from taking it.

• Take propiverine exactly as your doctor tells you to. Your dose will be printed on the label of the pack to remind you about what the doctor said to you, but if you are unsure about how to take propiverine, please ask your pharmacist to explain it to you again.

• If you have been given tablets (brand name Detrunorm®), you will be asked to take one 15 mg tablet one, two, or three times a day, depending upon your symptoms. It is recommended that you take the tablets before meals.

• If you have been given modified-release capsules (brand name Detrunorm® XL), you will be asked to take one capsule every day. You can take the capsule either before or after a meal. You should swallow the capsule whole - do not chew or crush it before you swallow as the capsule has been specially made to release propiverine evenly over the day. There are two strengths of capsule available: 30 mg and 45 mg.

• Try to take your doses at the same times of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take them regularly. If you do forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which case leave out the missed dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Procure acudir a las citas periódicas con su médico. Así podrá comprobar su evolución y revisar su tratamiento.

• Las bebidas que contienen cafeína (por ejemplo, té, café, chocolate caliente y refrescos de cola) pueden empeorar los síntomas. Esto se debe a que la cafeína aumenta el flujo de orina (es un diurético natural) y le provocará ganas de orinar. Si toma muchas bebidas con cafeína, considere la posibilidad de sustituirlas por otras descafeinadas.

• Intente mantener una vida normal en la medida de lo posible con respecto a la bebida y las visitas al baño. Sin embargo, beber a altas horas de la noche puede alterar el sueño por las ganas de levantarse e ir al baño, por lo que es recomendable evitar beber demasiado por la noche.

• Su médico puede sugerirle que haga algunos ejercicios de suelo pélvico para fortalecer los músculos que rodean la parte inferior de la vejiga. Estos ejercicios pueden ayudar a mejorar los síntomas.

• If you buy any medicines or herbal remedies, always check with a pharmacist that they are suitable to take with propiverine. Some medicines (particularly antihistamines) can increase the chance that you will experience unwanted effects such as a dry mouth, constipation and feeling sleepy.

Can propiverine cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the common ones associated with propiverine. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to propiverine, please speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

How to store propiverine

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.
  

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