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Warner Chilcott buys rights to Enablex - BusinessWeek

Warner Chilcott buys rights to EnablexBusinessWeekWarner Chilcott plc said Monday it completed the $400 million buyout of US rights to Novartis' Enablex, which treats overactive bladder. ...Warner Chilcott Completes Acquisition of U.S. Rights to Enablex® Overactive ...PR Newswire (press release)all 35 news articles��

WCRX Gains US Rights to Enablex - Zacks.com

WCRX Gains US Rights to EnablexZacks.comWarner Chilcott plc (WCRX - Snapshot Report) recently announced that it has acquired the US rights to the overactive bladder treatment, Enablex from ...Warner Chilcott acquires Enablex(R) from NovartisTrading Markets (press release)all 6 news articles��

Novartis Warns Of 3Q Charge Amid Portfolio Revamp - Wall Street Journal

RTT NewsNovartis Warns Of 3Q Charge Amid Portfolio RevampWall Street JournalIn late September Novartis also sold the US rights for adult incontinence medicine Enablex to Irish competitor Warner Chilcott Plc (WCRX) for $400 million. ...Novartis Discontinues Two DrugsTheStreet.comNovartis takes further step to streamline portfolioEconomic TimesDrug discontinuation costs Novartis $590mswissinfo.chReuters (press release)�-BusinessWeek�-Capital.gr (press release)all 37 news articles��

Novartis Halts Development of Two Drugs: Biotech's Latest Tribulations - Seeking Alpha

Novartis Halts Development of Two Drugs: Biotech's Latest TribulationsSeeking AlphaThe company said the charge will be partially offset by a gain on divestment of Enablex of approximately $390 million to be recognized in fourth quarter ...and more��

Darifenacin (Enablex)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

What is Enablex?

Enablex is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:

having a strong need to go to the bathroom right away, also called "urgency"
leaking or wetting accidents, also called "urinary incontinence"
having to go to the bathroom too often, also called "urinary frequency"

Enablex has not been studied in children.

Who Should Not Use Enablex?

Do not take Enablex if you:

are not able to empty your bladder (also called "urinary retention")
have delayed or slow emptying of your stomach (also called "gastric retention")
have an eye problem called "uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma"
are allergic to Enablex or any of its ingredients.

What are The Risks?

The most common side effects of Enablex are dry mouth and constipation.

Other less common side effects include:

Blurred vision. Use caution while driving or doing dangerous activities until you know how Enablex affects you.
Heat prostration due to decreased sweating can occur when drugs such as Enablex are used in a hot environment.

What Should I Tell My Health Care Professional?

Before you start using Enablex, tell your health care professional if you:

have any stomach or intestinal problems, or problems with constipation
have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream
have an eye problem called narrow angle glaucoma,
have liver problems
are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding

Are There Any Interactions With Drugs or Foods?

Enablex can interact with certain other medicines. Know the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare professional.

Your healthcare professional may have to adjust your dose or watch you more closely if you take the following medicines:

ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporonox), antifungal medicines
clarithromycin (Biaxin), an antibiotic medicine
ritonivir or nelfinavir (Viracept), antiviral medicines
nefazadone (Serzone), a depression medicine
flecainide (Tambocor), an abnormal heartbeat (antiarrhythmia) medicine
thioridazine (Mellaril), a mental disorder (antipsychotic) medicine
a medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant

How Do I Take Enablex?

Take Enablex exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may prescribe the lowest dose if you have certain medical conditions such as liver problems.
You should take Enablex once a day with liquid.
Enablex should be swallowed whole and not chewed, divided or crushed.
Enablex may be taken with or without food.

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
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