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Generic Ditropan(Generic name: Oxybutynin Chloride)
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Ditropan (generic name Oxybutynin Chloride) is a Parkinson's medication. This medication may be prescribed for other uses.
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brand name: Ditropan
generic names: Oxybutynin, Oxybutynin hydrochloride, Oxybutynin chloride
How does it work? Lyrinel XL tablets contain the active ingredient oxybutynin hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called an anticholinergic (or antimuscarinic) muscle relaxant. It works by relaxing the involuntary muscle that is found in the wall of the bladder.
The muscle in the wall of the bladder is called the detrusor muscle. It can sometimes contract in uncontrollable spasms, and this is often referred to as having an overactive or unstable bladder. The overactive detrusor muscle can cause an increase in the number of times you need to pass urine, uncontrollable urges to pass urine, or involuntary leakage of urine (urinary incontinence).
Oxybutynin works by relaxing the detrusor muscle in the wall of the bladder. It does this by blocking receptors called cholinergic (or muscarinic) receptors that are found on the surface of the muscle cells. This prevents a natural body chemical called acetylcholine from acting on these receptors.
Normally when acetylcholine acts on these receptors, it causes the detrusor muscle to contract and the bladder to empty. By blocking acetylcholine, oxybutynin helps the muscle in the bladder wall to relax. This reduces unstable, involuntary contractions of the bladder, and thereby increases the capacity of the bladder to hold urine. In turn, this reduces the need to pass urine.
Oxybutynin is used to treat urinary frequency, urinary urgency and incontinence in people with unstable bladders. The condition may have no known cause (idiopathic bladder instability), or may be due to problems with the nerve supply to the bladder (neurogenic bladder), for example following a spinal cord injury, or as a result of conditions affecting the nervous system such as spina bifida or multiple sclerosis.
Lyrinel XL tablets are known as prolonged release tablets. They are designed to release the medicine slowly over the day as the tablet passes through the gut. This means the tablets only need to be taken once a day. The tablets should be swallowed whole with liquid and not broken, chewed or crushed, as this would stop their prolonged release action from working.
How should you take Ditropan? Ditropan may be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed. Ditropan can make your mouth dry. Sucking hard candies or melting bits of ice in your mouth can remedy the problem. Ditropan tablets and syrup must be taken 2 or 3 times a day. Ditropan XL, a long-acting form of the drug, is available for once-a-day dosing. Ditropan XL tablets should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid. Do not chew, crush, or break them. --If you miss a dose... Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at once. --Storage instructions... Keep this medication in a tightly closed container and store it at room temperature. Protect the syrup from direct light. Protect the extended-release tablets from moisture and humidity.
Why should Oxybutynin (Ditropan) chloride not be prescribed? You should not take Ditropan if you have certain types of untreated glaucoma (excessive pressure in the eye), partial or complete blockage of the gastrointestinal tract, or paralytic ileus (obstructed bowel). Ditropan should also be avoided if you have severe colitis (inflamed colon), myasthenia gravis (abnormal muscle weakness), or urinary tract obstruction (inability to urinate). This drug is usually not prescribed for the elderly or debilitated. Do not take Oxybutynin (Ditropan) chloride if you are sensitive or have ever had an allergic reaction to it. Make sure your doctor is aware of any allergic reactions you have experienced.
What drug(s) may interact with Oxybutynin (Ditropan)?
•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, nutritional supplements, including nonprescription medicines, 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.
Label warnings - This medication may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.
- This medication is to be swallowed whole, not chewed.
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