What is Utira C?
Hyoscyamine has many beneficial effects on the body. It can relieve muscle spasms. Both methylene 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.
Utira C is a combination medication used to treat bladder irritation caused by a urinary infection (pain and inflammation). Utira C is also used as a preventative measure to reduce bladder discomfort when undergoing a medical procedure. Utira C can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side Effects of Utira-C
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms: difficulty breathing, hives or swelling of your face, lips or throat.
This medicine can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Severe dizziness, blurred vision, 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.
Utira C may cause the following side effects:
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Dry mouth
- Nausea, vomiting.
There may be other side effects. To report side effects to the FDA, dial 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Methylene blue can interact with many drugs. Consult your doctor before changing your medication. If you are taking an antidepressant or psychiatric drug, you should call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Confusion or memory problems
- Feeling hyperactive or hypoactive in nature (mental or physical)
- Loss of coordination or muscle twitching
Before you take this drug
This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to methenamine or methylene blue. Do not stop or start taking any other medication unless you are told to by your doctor. You can tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms to make sure that this medication is right for you.
- Heart disease
- A heart rhythm disorder.
- Congestive heart failure;
- Coronary heart disease
- A heart valve disorder;
- Glaucoma;
- An enlarged prostate or obstruction of the bladder;
- Myasthenia gravis;
- An ulcer or obstruction of the stomach.
- Belladonna allergy (Donnatal, etc.)
An allergy to salicylates, such as aspirin, magnesium trisalicylate, or choline magnesium trisalicylate. 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 can pass into breast milk and harm an infant who is nursing. You should tell your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child. Do not administer this medicine without consulting a doctor.
How to take Utira C?
Take this medication only as prescribed. Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take it for a longer time.Take this medication only as prescribed. Take the prescribed dose only. Do not take more or 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?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 to get poison help. Or, seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Avoid taking antacids or anti-diarrhea medicines within an hour of taking hyoscyamine or methenamine. Anti-diarrhea 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.
Interactions with other drugs
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 Utira C. Consult your physician before discontinuing any medication..
- Any type of antidepressant
- Diet pills, stimulants, cold or allergy medications, and ADHD medication
- Narcotic pain medication
- Medications to treat Parkinson's or restless legs syndrome
- A "triptan" is a migraine headache medicine.
When receiving treatment with methylene-blue-containing medicine, taking any of these medications can result in high levels of serotonin. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: hallucinations or agitation; fever, rapid heartbeat, overactive reflexes; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; loss of coordination or fainting.
This medicine can interact with many drugs. This list is not exhaustive.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.
Medicines that alter the acidity in your urine: sodium bicarbonate, potassium citrate, sodium citrate combined with citric acid, or potassium citrate bladder or urinary medicines: darifenacin, fesoterodine, oxybutynin, tolterodine, solifenacin, or a sulfa drug Utira C can interact with many other drugs. Included are prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Provide a list to your healthcare provider.
