OXYCYSTIN
OXYBUTYNIN HCl · by PULSE
Composition
Tab 2.5 mg/3 mg/5 mg: Oxybutynin HCI 2.5 mg/3 mg/5 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Urinary frequency, Urinary urgency, Urinary incontinence, Neurogenic bladder instability: Adult: Initially 5 mg 2-3 times a day, increased if necessary up to 5 mg 4 times a day. Children 5-11 yrs: Initially 2.5-3 mg twice daily, increased to 5 mg 2-3 times a day; 12-17 years: Initially 5 mg 2-3 times a day, increased if necessary up to 5 mg 4 times a day. Elderly: Initially 2.5-3 mg twice daily, increased if tolerated to 5 mg twice daily, adjusted according to response. Nocturnal enuresis associated with overactive bladder: Children 5-17 yrs: 2.5-3 mg twice daily, increased to 5 mg 2-3 times a day, last dose to be taken before bedtime.
Contraindications
Obstruction of bladder of GI tract including intestinal atony, toxic megacolon, severe ulcerative colitis, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma.
Precautions
Autonomic neuropathy, hepatic or renal disease, hyperthyroidism, coronary artery disease, congestive cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, tachycardia, prostatio hypertrophy, hiatus hernia.
Interactions
Phenothiazines, amantadine, butyrophenones, levodopa, digoxin, tricyclic antidepressants, other anticholinergics.
Pregnancy
Avoid unless no safer alternative.
Lactation
Contraindicated
Side Effects
Anticholinergic effects, facial flushing, anorexia, cognitive impairment (in adults). Rare: Night terrors