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 Drug Name
Ditropan (Oxybutynin)
Drug Uses
Ditropan reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract.Ditropan is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, incontinence (urine leakage), and increased night-time urination.Ditropan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How Taken
Take your medicine at regular intervals. . Take this medication by mouth, usually 2-3 times a day, or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water or itt may be taken with or without food. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. The length of treatment is determined by your doctor, who may suggest periodic trials off the drug to evaluate whether you still need to be taking it.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.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (e.g., overactive bladder). It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Storage
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.
Warnings/Precautions
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.
Possible Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Ditropan and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- hot, dry skin and extreme thirst
- severe stomach pain or constipation
- pain or burning when you urinate
- urinating less than usual or not at all.
Less serious side effects may include:
- dry mouth
- dry eyes, blurred vision
- mild constipation
- diarrhea
- nausea, mild stomach pain or upset
- dizziness, drowsiness, weakness
- headache
- sleep problems
- runny nose.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
More Information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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