OXYBUTYNIN ER-ORAL (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: bisphosphonate drugs (e.g., alendronate, etidronate), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole), anti-Parkinson's drugs (e.g., benztropine, trihexyphenidyl), digoxin, anticholinergic drugs (e.g., scopolamine, dicyclomine, tolterodine). Also report other drugs which may cause drowsiness, such as: anti-anxiety or anti-seizure drugs, sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine, amitriptyline), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine) including those found in cough-and-cold products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, tremor, irritability, flushing, fever, nausea, vomiting, fast heartbeat, and slow breathing.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. You may notice the shell of the tablet in your stool. This is due to the design of the tablet and is normal and harmless.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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