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Oxybutynin (transdermal)
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Pronounced: (ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Anticholinergic Agent |
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Drug InformationThis medicine is used to treat overactive bladder and the symptoms associated with it. Symptoms include; the inability to control urination (incontinence), urgency (feeling that one needs to urinate) and going to the bathroom frequently.
Mechanism:
Oxybutynin relaxes bladder smooth muscle. Studies have demonstrated that oxybutynin increases bladder capacity, slows down the frequency of contractions and delays the urgency and the frequency to urinate.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsThe most common side effects with this medicine are skin reactions where the patch is put on. These include itching and redness. Other side effects include: dry mouth, constipation, abnormal vision, headache
Precautions:
Do NOT use this medicine if you have the following medical conditions: Urinary retention (your bladder does not empty completely when you urinate), Gastric retention (your stomach empties slowly or incompletely after a meal), uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, Allergy to oxybutynin, Liver disease, Kidney disease, Bladder obstruction, Gastrointestinal obstruction, Ulcerative colitis, Myasthenia gravis, Gastric reflux or esophagitis
Preganant:
Tell your doctor in you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine may not be right for you.
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Dosage InformationTake this medicine as directed by your doctor. Read the material provided to you with your prescription. Put a new patch on 2 times a week (every 3 to 4 days) according to your doctor's instructions. Wear the patch all the time until it is time to apply a new one. Wear only 1 patch at a time. Try to change the patch on the same 2 days each week. Mark you schedule on a calendar for easy remembering. There is a calendar checklist provided with the patch. Put the patch on a clean, dry, and smooth (fold-free) area of the skin on your abdomen (stomach area), hips or buttocks (as shown in the picture). Avoid the waistline area, since tight clothing may rub against the patch. The areas that you choose should not be oily, damaged (cut or scraped), irritated (rashes) or have any other skin problems. DO NOT put the patch on areas that have been treated with oils, lotions, or powders that could keep the patch from sticking well to your skin. When you put on a new patch, use a different area of the skin from the most recent patch site. You may find it useful to change the site from one side of your body to the other. Do not use the same area for the patch for at least 1 week. You may wish to try different locations when using the patch, to find locations that are the most comfortable for you and where clothing will not rub against it. Each patch is sealed in its own protective pouch. When you are ready to put on the patch, tear open, the pouch and remove the patch. Apply the patch to your skin right away. Do not keep or store the patch outside the sealed pouch. The sticky adhesive side of the patch is covered by 2 strips of overlapping protective liner. Remove the first piece of the protective liner and place the patch, adhesive face down, firmly onto the skin.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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