What is Hyolev MB?
Hyoscyamine has many effects on the body, including the relief of muscle spasms.Methylene blue and methenamine are mild antiseptics that fight bacteria found in the bladder and urine.The mild pain-relieving effect of phenyl salicylate can be found in this drug.Sodium biphosphate, a naturally occurring substance, is a form of phosphorus.Hyolev MB, a combination medication, is used to treat bladder inflammation (pain and spasms) that results from a urinary system infection. Hyolev MB can also be used to reduce bladder discomfort when undergoing a medical procedure.Hole MB can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side Effects of Hyolev MB
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of your lips, face, or throat.
This medicine can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Severe dizziness, blurred vision, and a fast heart rate;
- Urination that is painful or difficult
- Shortness of breath
This medication may have more side effects for older adults.Your urine or stools will likely appear green or blue if you use methylene blue. This is not a harmful side effect and is normal.
Hyolev MB can cause the following side effects:
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Dry mouth;
- Nausea, vomiting.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Contact the FDA by dialing 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Amoxicillin, Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin, Augmentin, Amoxicillin/clavulanate, and Ceftriaxone
Warnings
Methylene blue can interact with many drugs. Do not alter your medication without consulting with your physician first.Call your doctor if you experience any of the following signs: confusion, memory issues, feeling hyperactive, loss of coordination (mentally or physically), muscle twitching, or shivering. You may also have diarrhea or a fever.
Before you take this drug
This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to methenamine or hyoscyamine.Do not stop or start taking any other medication unless you are told to by your doctor.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that this medication is safe for you:
- Heart disease
- A heart rhythm disorder.
- Congestive heart failure;
- Coronary heart disease
- A heart valve disorder;
- Glaucoma;
- An enlarged bladder;
- Myasthenia gravis;
- An ulcer or obstruction of the stomach.
- Belladonna, donnatal, or other belladonna products may cause an allergic reaction.
- Salicylates can cause an allergic reaction (such as aspirin, choline, trisalicylate, and magnesium salt).
This medication is not known to harm an unborn child. If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant, tell your doctor.This medicine may pass into breast milk and harm a nursing infant. You should tell your doctor if a child is breastfed.Do not administer this medicine to an infant without consulting a doctor.
How to take Hyolev MB?
Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Take this medication only as prescribed. Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take it for longer.Take this medication with plenty of fluids.Hyoscyamine may slow down your digestion and make it harder for you to absorb medicines that you take orally.Store away from heat, moisture, and light. When not in use, keep the bottle tightly shut.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as you remember, take the missed dose immediately. If your next scheduled dosage is imminent, skip it as taking more medicine would only serve to compensate for missed ones.
What happens if I overdose?
Contact 1-800-222-1222 immediately in the event of poison exposure and seek immediate medical care.
What should be avoided?
Avoid taking antacids or anti-diarrhea medicines within an hour of taking hyoscyamine or methenamine. Anti-diarrhea medicines or antacids can reduce the absorption of hyoscyamine.Wait at least two hours after you have taken ketoconazole before taking hyoscyamine (methenamine), methylene green, sodium biphosphate, or phenyl-salicylate.
Interaction with other drug
Methylene blue can interact with many drugs. Inform your doctor of all the medications you are taking. Some medicines may have to be stopped (in some cases, for as long as 5 weeks) before starting treatment with Hyolev MB. Do not stop any medication without consulting your doctor.
- Any type of antidepressant
- ADHD medication includes stimulants, cold and allergy medications, diet pills, or other stimulants.
- Narcotic pain medication
- Treatment for Parkinson's disease, restless legs syndrome,
- A "triptan". Migraine headache medicine.
If you have any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: agitation; hallucinations; fever; fast heartbeats and reflexes.This medicine can interact with many drugs. This list does not include all possible interactions. Hyoscyamine may also make it more difficult for you to absorb other medications that you take orally. Tell your doctor if you change or stop taking any medications.
- A diuretic, or "water pill".
- Sodium Bicarbonate potassium Citrate sodium citrate with acidic potassium or citric acid;
- Bladder or urinary medicines—darifenacin, fesoterodine, oxybutynin, tolterodine, solifenacin; or
- A sulfa drug.
The list of drugs that can interact with holes is not exhaustive. This includes over-the-counter and prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. List all of your medications with any healthcare professional who treats you.
