Darifenacin
Generic name: darifenacin [ dar-e-FEN-a-sin ]
Brand name: Enablex
Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (15 mg; 7.5 mg)
Drug class:Urinary antispasmodics
What is darifenacin?
Darifenacin reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract.
Darifenacin is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, and incontinence (urine leakage).
Darifenacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take darifenacin if you are have untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, a stomach disorder causing delayed emptying, or if you have trouble emptying your bladder.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take darifenacin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma;
a stomach disorder causing delayed emptying; or
if you have trouble emptying your bladder.
To make sure darifenacin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
glaucoma;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis; or
if you have very little urine or a weak stream of urine.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether darifenacin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using darifenacin.
It is not known whether darifenacin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take darifenacin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take this medicine with water.
Darifenacin can be taken with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at...
