Oxybutynin oral syrup
What is oxybutynin oral syrup?
OXYBUTYNIN (Ditropan®) is an antispasmodic medicine that helps control overactive bladder, a chronic condition that can be improved with medication. Oxybutynin may reduce the frequency of bathroom visits and may help to control wetting accidents. Generic oxybutynin oral syrup is available.
What should my health care professional know before I take oxybutynin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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diarrhea
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glaucoma
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heart or blood vessel disease
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high blood pressure
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kidney disease
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liver disease
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myasthenia gravis
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nervous system disease
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over active thyroid
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prostate trouble
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stomach problems, intestinal obstruction or ulcerative colitis
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an unusual or allergic reaction to oxybutynin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take oxybutynin oral syrup by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Oxybutynin works best on an empty stomach. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with oxybutynin?
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alcohol
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some medicines for gastrointestinal problems
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medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
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medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease
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medicines for pain or sleep
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking oxybutynin?
You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how oxybutynin affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy; avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Avoid extreme heat (e.g., hot tubs, saunas). Oxybutynin can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.
What side effects may I notice from taking oxybutynin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Oxybutynin skin patch
What is oxybutynin skin patch?
OXYBUTYNIN (Oxytrol™) is an antispasmodic medicine that helps control overactive bladder, a chronic condition that can be improved with medication. Oxybutynin may reduce the frequency of bathroom visits and may help to control wetting accidents. Generic oxybutynin skin patches are not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I take oxybutynin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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diarrhea
-
glaucoma
-
heart or blood vessel disease
-
high blood pressure
-
kidney disease
-
liver disease
-
myasthenia gravis
-
nervous system disease
-
over active thyroid
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prostate trouble
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skin disease
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stomach problems, intestinal obstruction or ulcerative colitis
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an unusual or allergic reaction to oxybutynin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Oxybutynin patches are for use on the skin. Follow carefully the directions that come with the patches. Use exactly as directed. Find an area of skin on your abdomen, hip, or backside that is clean, dry, greaseless, undamaged and hairless. Wash hands in water; do not use soap. Remove the patch from the sealed pouch. Do not try to cut or trim the patch. Using your palm, press the patch firmly in place for 10 seconds to make sure that there is good contact with your skin. Wash your hands with water only. Change the patch two times per week, keeping to a regular schedule. When you apply a new patch, use a new area of skin. Wait at least 1 week before using the same area again.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
What if I miss a dose?
If you forget to replace a patch, use it as soon as you can. Only use one patch at a time and do not leave on the skin for longer than directed. If a patch falls off, you can replace it, but keep to your schedule and remove the patch at the right time.
What drug(s) may interact with oxybutynin?
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alcohol
-
some medicines for gastrointestinal problems
-
medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
-
medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease
-
medicines for pain or sleep
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking oxybutynin?
Call your prescriber or health care professional if you get a permanent skin rash while using the skin patch.
You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how oxybutynin affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy, avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Avoid extreme heat (e.g., hot tubs, saunas). Oxybutynin can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.
You can keep the patch in place during swimming, bathing, and showering. If your patch falls off during these activities, replace it.
What side effects may I notice from taking oxybutynin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a safe place where children and pets cannot reach it. When you remove a patch, fold with sticky sides together; put in an empty opened pouch and throw away.
Store below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Store in manufacturers packaging until ready to use. Protect from light. Throw away unused medicine after the expiration date.
Oxybutynin tablets
What are oxybutynin tablets?
OXYBUTYNIN (Ditropan®, Ditropan XL®) is an antispasmodic medicine that helps control overactive bladder, a chronic condition that can be improved with medication. Oxybutynin may reduce the frequency of bathroom visits and may help to control wetting accidents. Generic oxybutynin tablets are available.
What should my health care professional know before I take oxybutynin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-
diarrhea
-
glaucoma
-
heart or blood vessel disease
-
high blood pressure
-
kidney disease
-
liver disease
-
myasthenia gravis
-
nervous system disease
-
over active thyroid
-
prostate trouble
-
stomach problems, intestinal obstruction or ulcerative colitis
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to oxybutynin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take oxybutynin tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Oxybutynin works best on an empty stomach. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with oxybutynin?
-
alcohol
-
some medicines for gastrointestinal problems
-
medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
-
medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease
-
medicines for pain or sleep
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking oxybutynin?
You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how oxybutynin affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy, avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
If you are taking Ditropan XL® tablets, you may notice the shells of the tablets in your stool from time to time. This is normal. The medication is absorbed from this shell, but the shell does not dissolve.
Avoid extreme heat (e.g., hot tubs, saunas). Oxybutynin can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.
What side effects may I notice from taking oxybutynin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.