Oxybutynin Macure
Oxybutynin Macure reduces bladder pressure, decreases the frequency and urgency of urination, and improves bladder control.
Form
tabletti
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Oxybutynin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Macure Pharma ApS
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose for adults is 2.5 mg (half tablet) three times a day. Your doctor will adjust the dose for elderly patients and children (5 years or older) individually.
Method
Swallow tablets whole or split with half a glass of water or other liquid. They can be taken before meals.
Important
Maximum daily dose for adults is 20 mg (4 tablets) per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Blurred vision
- •Dry mouth
- •Nausea
- •Constipation
- •Dry skin
- •Fatigue
- •Hot flashes
- •Confusion
- •Dry eyes
- •Facial flushing
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Drowsiness
- •Strong, possibly fast or irregular heartbeat
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Abdominal discomfort or pain
- •Agitated state
- •Restlessness
- •Sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)
- •Impotence
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to oxybutynin or any other ingredient in it.
- Do not take if you have difficulty urinating, high eye pressure (glaucoma), severe muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), slow stomach emptying, severe bowel inflammation (ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon), or frequent nighttime urination due to heart or kidney disease.
- Dry mouth is common and can increase the risk of dental problems. Take good care of your teeth during treatment.
- Using this medicine in a warm climate can lead to heat exhaustion due to reduced sweating.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately if you develop swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, breathing difficulties (angioedema), or sudden blurred vision/eye pain (glaucoma).
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- Contact a doctor if you experience hallucinations, agitation, confusion, or sleep disturbances.
- Urinary tract infections during treatment must be properly treated with antibiotics.
- Use with caution in elderly patients due to the risk of affecting learning, thinking, and memory.
- Not recommended for children under 5 years. Use with caution in children aged 5 years or older due to increased risk of side effects.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness and vision problems. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.