What is oxybutynin?
Oxybutynin is a general drug that can be best known for one of its brand names, Ditropan®. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary problems such as incontinence or excessive bladder. Sometimes it is also used to treat conditions such as rich sweating (hyperhidrosis). Although the drug is available in a pill, patch or gel form, the most common form of pills is the most common. As with any drug, oxybutynin has benefits that are weighted against potential mild to serious side effects and drugs have contraindications that determine the suitability of use.
The main way as oxybutynin strives to reduce urine or incontinence pulse is to cause smooth muscles and the surrounding bladder for download with less frequency. This is achieved because the drug is an anticholinergic drug. These drugs block certain neurotransmitters in the achievement of cells that would cause smooth muscle contractions. There are many other anticholinergics and often work specific areas of the body. Oxybutynin mostIt solves the bladder and smooth muscles that surround it.
There are many people who can easily use oxybutynin for bladder conditions or for hyperhidrosis, but the drug is not recommended for all. People with intestinal blocking, certain forms of glaucoma, kidneys or liver disease, myasthenia gravis, prostate, colitis or most other bowel disorders are usually recommended for the use of this drug. Some medicines are usually not combined with Ditropan® and include many drugs to treat irritable colon syndrome, many antidepressants, some antifungals, certain antivirol and selected number of antibiotics such as clarithromycin and erythromycin. Patients should provide doctors with a complete list of medicines used, including any preliminary drugs or herbal means to ensure that drug interactions are not.
Dosage for oxybutynin depends on the condition. ProblemÉmes may occur if an overdose is received. People should immediately obtain medical attention if they take too many of this medicine, as overdose can be a serious risk for health.
Another problem for all people taking this medicine is the risk of dehydration. In extreme heat, during excessive exercise, or if there is an episode of strong diarrhea or vomiting, drug users should be sure that the intake of liquid is sufficient. If a person suspects dehydration, he should immediately obtain medical attention.
Most people taking this medicine as prescribed do not experience a heavy burden of side effects and some side effects are felt for a short time and then retreat as people get used to the drug. Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth and eyes, nausea or other form of stomach, dizziness, nasal overload, headache and drowsiness. More serious reactions to oxybutynin include extreme decrease in urinary production, intense pain ŽaLude, burning during urination, strong feelings thirst and allergic reactions. Any of these symptoms requires immediate contact with the physician and anaphylactic allergic reaction requires emergency medical care.