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Flavoxate for Interstitial Cystitis

ICD-10 N30

Flavoxate is used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis, based on its FDA-labeled indications.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that causes discomfort or pain in the bladder and a need to urinate frequently and urgently. It is far more common in women than in men. The symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may have pain without urgency or frequency. Othe… More on Interstitial Cystitis →

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How Flavoxate is used

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Flavoxate hydrochloride tablets are indicated for symptomatic relief of dysuria, urgency, nocturia, suprapubic pain, frequency and incontinence as may occur in cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, urethrocystitis/urethrotrigonitis. Flavoxate hydrochloride tablets are not indicated for definitive treatment, but are compatible with drugs used for the treatment of urinary tract infections.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults and children over 12 years of age: One or two 100 mg tablets 3 or 4 times a day. With improvement of symptoms, the dose may be reduced. This drug cannot be recommended for infants and children under 12 years of age because safety and efficacy have not been demonstrated in this age group.

Warnings

WARNINGS Flavoxate hydrochloride should be given cautiously in patients with suspected glaucoma.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions have been observed, but there are not enough data to support an estimate of their frequency. Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth. CNS: Vertigo, headache, mental confusion, especially in the elderly, drowsiness, nervousness. Hematologic: Leukopenia (one case which was reversible upon discontinuation of the drug). Cardiovascular: Tachycardia and palpitation. Allergic : Urticaria and other dermatoses, eosinophilia and hyperpyrexia. Ophthalmic: Increased ocular tension, blurred vision, disturbance in eye accommodation. Renal: Dysuria.

ICD-10 codes for Interstitial Cystitis

N30

Other medications for Interstitial Cystitis

NitrofurantoinOfloxacinMesnaMethenamineCefpodoximeIfosfamideDimethyl SulfoxideGlydo- Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly

Frequently asked questions

Is Flavoxate used to treat Interstitial Cystitis?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Flavoxate is used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Interstitial Cystitis?

Interstitial Cystitis is coded in ICD-10-CM as N30.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Flavoxate is right for you.

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