• Oxybutynin Hydrochloride indications
• Uses of Oxybutynin Hydrochloride in details
• Oxybutynin Hydrochloride description
• Oxybutynin Hydrochloride dosage
• Oxybutynin Hydrochloride interactions
• Oxybutynin Hydrochloride side effects
• Oxybutynin Hydrochloride contraindications

What is Oxybutynin Hydrochloride?

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride is used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder, such as incontinence (loss of bladder control) or a frequent need to urinate.

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride belongs to the group of medicines called antispasmodics. It helps decrease muscle spasms of the bladder and the frequent urge to urinate caused by these spasms.

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder caused by a certain nerve disorder (eg, spina bifida).

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride indications

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of symptoms of bladder instability associated with voiding in patients with neurogenic bladder i.e.: urgency, frequency, leakage, incontinence and dysuria.

How should I use Oxybutynin Hydrochloride?

Use Oxybutynin Hydrochloride as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Oxybutynin Hydrochloride. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Oxybutynin Hydrochloride is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse right away with warm water.
• Apply Oxybutynin Hydrochloride to clean, dry, undamaged skin on the stomach, upper arms, shoulders, or thighs. If you apply Oxybutynin Hydrochloride to the stomach, avoid the area around the belly button.
• Application sites may be rotated to decrease the risk of skin reactions. Do not apply Oxybutynin Hydrochloride to other areas of the body.
• Do not apply Oxybutynin Hydrochloride to skin with an open sore, scar, tattoo, or rash, or to an area that is irritated or has been recently shaved. Do not apply it to an area with a skin condition, such as eczema, seborrhea, or psoriasis.
• Do not apply Oxybutynin Hydrochloride to your breasts or genital areas.
• Do not apply Oxybutynin Hydrochloride to areas of the skin that have been treated with oils, lotions, or powders. However, you may use Oxybutynin Hydrochloride with sunscreen.
• Before using Oxybutynin Hydrochloride for the first time, you must prime the pump. Do this by holding the pump upright and pressing down on the pump 4 times. Do not use any of the medicine that comes out of the pump during priming.
• Wash your hands and the application site with mild soap and water before you apply Oxybutynin Hydrochloride. Allow the area to dry completely.
• Place your hand under the pump and press the pump down 3 times or as directed by your doctor. You can also place the pump right over the application site to dispense your dose. Gently rub Oxybutynin Hydrochloride into your skin until it dries. Do not continue to rub after it dries.
• Apply Oxybutynin Hydrochloride right after you dispense your dose from the pump.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Oxybutynin Hydrochloride.
• Do not bathe, swim, shower, exercise, or get the application site wet for at least 1 hour after using Oxybutynin Hydrochloride.
• Be careful not to get Oxybutynin Hydrochloride on another person. If another person may come into contact with the application site, cover the area with clothing after the medicine dries.
• Continue to use Oxybutynin Hydrochloride even if your condition improves. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Oxybutynin Hydrochloride, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxybutynin Hydrochloride.

Uses of Oxybutynin Hydrochloride in details

Use: Labeled Indications

Overactive bladder: Treatment of symptoms associated with overactive bladder (eg, urge urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, urinary leakage, dysuria); treatment of symptoms associated with overactive bladder due to a neurological condition (eg, spina bifida) in patients ≥6 years of age (extended-release tablet only).

Off Label Uses

Primary focal hyperhidrosis

Data from randomized, placebo-controlled trials with limited numbers of patients and of short duration suggest that Oxybutynin Hydrochloride may be beneficial for treatment of primary hyperhidrosis.

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride description

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride is an anticholinergic medication used to relieve urinary and bladder difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination, by decreasing muscle spasms of the bladder. It competitively antagonizes the M1, M2, and M3 subtypes of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor.

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride dosage

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride Dosage

Generic name: Oxybutynin Hydrochloride CHLORIDE 100mg in 1g

Dosage form: gel

The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.

The contents of one sachet of Oxybutynin Hydrochloride should be applied once daily to dry, intact skin on the abdomen, upper arms/shoulders, or thighs. Application sites should be rotated. Application of Oxybutynin Hydrochloride should not be made to the same site on consecutive days.

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride is for topical application only and should not be ingested.

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Oxybutynin Hydrochloride interactions

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What other drugs will affect Oxybutynin Hydrochloride?

The concomitant use of Oxybutynin Hydrochloride with other anticholinergic drugs or with other agents which produce dry mouth, constipation, somnolence (drowsiness), and/or other anticholinergic-like effects may increase the frequency and/or severity of such effects.

Anticholinergic agents may potentially alter the absorption of some concomitantly administered drugs due to anticholinergic effects on gastrointestinal motility. This may be of concern for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index.

Mean Oxybutynin Hydrochloride chloride plasma concentrations were approximately 3–4 fold higher when DITROPAN was administered with ketoconazole, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor.

Other inhibitors of the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme system, such as antimycotic agents (e.g., itraconazole and miconazole) or macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin and clarithromycin), may alter Oxybutynin Hydrochloride mean pharmacokinetic parameters (i.e., Cmax and AUC). The clinical relevance of such potential interactions is not known. Caution should be used when such drugs are co-administered.

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride side effects

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What are the possible side effects of Oxybutynin Hydrochloride?

Most side effects encountered with Oxybutynin Hydrochloride administration are due to its anticholinergic and antispasmodic activity.

These effects include dizziness, flushing, confusion, clumsiness and palpitations.

Drowsiness, respiratory depression or troubles in breathing can be observed.

Transient blurred vision, urticaria, constipation, xerostomia and anhydrosis are also rarely reported side effects.

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride contraindications

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What is the most important information I should know about Oxybutynin Hydrochloride?

It is contraindicated for patients with intestinal obstruction, toxic megacolon, severe ulcerative colitis, closed angle glaucoma,myasthenia gravis and urinary obstruction.

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References

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2. PubChem. "oxybutynin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
3. DrugBank. "oxybutynin". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01062 (accessed September 17, 2018).

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