Oxybutynin Unimedic
Oxybutynin Unimedic treats overactive bladder by relaxing it, helping you hold more urine and reducing frequent urination or leaks.
Form
liuos virtsarakkoon
Strength
0.5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Oxybutynin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Unimedic Pharma AB
How to Use
Dosage
The starting dose for adults is 5 mg (10 ml) into the bladder in the morning and evening. This can be increased to 5 mg (10 ml) three times a day or 10 mg (20 ml) twice a day if needed.
Method
This medicine is given directly into your bladder through a catheter after your bladder is empty. A saline solution is then administered through the same catheter before it's removed. Your bladder should be emptied every 4 hours.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is 20 mg (40 ml).
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Facial flushing
RARE
- •Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness
RARE
- •Increased heart rate
RARE
- •Dry skin
RARE
- •Dry mouth, constipation, stomach discomfort, diarrhea
RARE
- •Difficulty urinating
RARE
- •Anxiety, confusion, restlessness, disorientation, agitation
RARE
- •Heatstroke due to reduced sweating
RARE
- •Dry eyes, blurred vision, narrow-angle glaucoma, sensitivity to light
RARE
- •Urinary tract infections
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to oxybutynin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have myasthenia gravis, a rare condition causing muscle weakness and fatigue.
- Do not use if you have narrow-angle glaucoma or a shallow front chamber of the eye.
- Do not use if you have a bowel obstruction or if your bowels are not working properly.
- Do not use if you have severe ulcerative colitis, ileostomy, colostomy, or toxic megacolon (a severely enlarged colon).
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- Do not use if you have difficulty urinating or if your bladder does not empty completely.
- Do not use if you have frequent nighttime urination due to heart or kidney disease.
- Elderly people and children may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
- Oxybutynin treatment may reduce sweating, increasing the risk of heatstroke in high temperatures.
- Oxybutynin can cause a type of glaucoma. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience eye pain or sudden blurred vision.
- Long-term use increases the risk of lower urinary tract infections. Any infections that occur should be treated with antibiotics.
- Maintain good oral hygiene, as dry mouth from oxybutynin increases the risk of tooth decay.
- This medicine can slow down bowel movements, affect alertness, and cause anxiety, restlessness, or sleep problems. The risk is lower when given directly into the bladder compared to oral intake.