Ditropan
Oxybutynin tablets for an overactive bladder. It relaxes the bladder muscle to stop sudden urges.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Oxybutynin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg
This listing uses Ditropan as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ditropan vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ditropan details
- Conditions
- Overactive Bladder · Urinary Incontinence
- Alternative names
- oxybutynin chloride
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Contraindications
- urinary retention; narrow-angle glaucoma; gastric retention
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; blurred vision; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; headache; somnolence
- Serious side effects
- severe heat stroke, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Aventis Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–10 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Anticholinergic agents; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over five years and adults.
Patient summary
Oxybutynin tablets for an overactive bladder. It relaxes the bladder muscle to stop sudden urges.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises muscarinic acetylcholine receptors directly on smooth muscle, relaxing the bladder detrusor to prevent involuntary contractions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Ditropan is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Oxybutynin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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