Ditropan
Utilized to alleviate bladder spasms, intended to address frequency and incontinence.
Strengths: 2.5 · 5mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Oxytrol; Kentera
- Therapeutic class
Urinary Antispasmodic
- Pharmacological class
Anticholinergic
- Contraindications
urinary retention; gastric retention; narrow-angle glaucoma; myasthenia gravis
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; constipation; nausea; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
urinary hesitation; dizziness; tachycardia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
6–10 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool place, protect from light.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness; use caution in hot weather to prevent heatstroke; use with caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
confusion in elderly — requires immediate medical attention; hallucinations — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to alleviate bladder spasms, intended to address frequency and incontinence.
Mechanism of action
Oxybutynin exerts a direct antispasmodic effect on bladder smooth muscle by inhibiting the muscarinic action of acetylcholine. This relaxes the bladder wall, reducing involuntary contractions and increasing bladder capacity.
Ditropan
Utilized to alleviate bladder spasms, intended to address frequency and incontinence.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Oxybutynin
- Listed indication(s): Urinary Incontinence, Detrusor Overactivity
Usually available as
- 240 tablets - 2.5 mg592-2-5-mg-2760
- 90 tablets - 5 mg592-5-mg-2765