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Solifenacin, sold as the brand name Vesicare [a] among others, is a medicine used to treat overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It may help with incontinence , urinary frequency , and urinary urgency .
Silodosin, sold under the brand name Urief among others, is a medication used for the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. [4] [5] It acts as an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. [4] [5] The most common side effect is a reduction in the amount of semen released during ejaculation. [5]
Oxybutynin, sold under the brand name Ditropan among others, is an anticholinergic medication primarily used to treat overactive bladder.It is widely considered a first-line therapy for overactive bladder due to its well-studied side effect profile, broad applicability, and continued efficacy over long periods of time.
Prepare for potential side effects. Taking metformin may cause unpleasant side effects like diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach and, in rare cases, lactic acidosis. Don’t double up on metformin if ...
Alfuzosin, sold under the brand name Uroxatral among others, is a medication of the α 1 blocker class. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). [1]As an antagonist of the α 1-adrenergic receptor, it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making urination easier.
Flunarizine is a selective calcium antagonist with moderate other actions including antihistamine, serotonin receptor blocking and dopamine D 2 blocking activity. Compared to other calcium channel blockers such as dihydropyridine derivatives, verapamil and diltiazem, flunarizine has low affinity to voltage-dependent calcium channels.
The side effects of nicergoline are usually limited to nausea, hot flushes, mild gastric upset, hypotension and dizziness. [6] At high drug dosages, bradycardia, increased appetite, agitation, diarrhea and perspiration were reported. Most of the available literature suggests that the side effects of nicergoline are mild and transient. [2]
Memantine, sold under the brand name Namenda among others, is a medication used to slow the progression of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. [10] [11] [8] It is taken by mouth. [10] [8] Common side effects include headache, constipation, sleepiness, and dizziness. [10] [11] Severe side effects may include blood clots, psychosis, and heart ...