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GENERIC NAME: OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE - ORAL (ox-ee-BYOU-tih-nin KLOR-ide)

BRAND NAME(S): Ditropan

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication relaxes muscle spasms of the bladder. It is used to relieve certain bladder and urinary conditions.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication as directed.

SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth or eyes, headache, constipation, nausea, or drowsiness may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: weakness, dizziness, vision problems, symptoms of urinary infection (e.g., urinary burning, urgent or frequent urination). Unlikely but report promptly: eye pain, difficulty with urination, severe stomach pain, chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, fever, mental/mood changes, flushing hot or dry skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: heart problems, liver or kidney disease, stomach or intestine problems, glaucoma (narrow angle), overactive thyroid, difficulty urinating (e.g., enlarged prostate in men), muscle disease (myasthenia gravis), any allergies. Because this medication may cause drowsiness or blurred vision, use caution when performing tasks requiring alertness such as driving or operating machinery. Limit alcohol consumption because it may add to these effects. This medication reduces sweating, which can lead to heat stroke in hot weather or saunas. Avoid strenuous activity in hot weather. Use with caution in the elderly, since they may be more sensitive to side effects of this medication. Use with extreme caution in young children, since they may be more sensitive to side effects of this medication. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.