Oxybutynin Viatris
Oxybutynin Viatris reduces bladder pressure and the frequency of needing to urinate, which helps improve bladder control.
Form
tabletti
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Oxybutynin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual starting dose is 1 tablet (5 mg) twice a day. For elderly and children over 5 years, the usual starting dose is half a tablet (2.5 mg) 2-3 times a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole or halved with a glass of liquid, as it may taste unpleasant.
Important
Adults can take up to 4 tablets (20 mg) per day. For elderly and children over 5, the maximum is 3 tablets (15 mg) per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Constipation
- •Nausea
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Dry skin
- •Dry mouth
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Confusion
- •Dry eyes
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Redness
- •Strong, fast or irregular heartbeat
RARE
- •Stomach problems
- •Loss of appetite
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Heartburn
- •Blocked bowel (especially in elderly or constipated patients)
- •Mental health problems like hallucinations, anxiety, nightmares, restlessness, paranoia
- •Memory and thinking problems
- •Depression symptoms
- •Dependence (in patients with a history of substance abuse)
- •Disorientation, confusion
- •Seizures
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Worsened eyesight, difficulty focusing
- •Dilated pupils, increased eye pressure, narrow-angle glaucoma
- •Reduced sweating, heatstroke
- •Allergic reactions like rash, hives, or sudden swelling of lips, tongue, face, or throat
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to oxybutynin hydrochloride or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have trouble urinating, for example due to an enlarged prostate.
- Do not use if you have glaucoma (a condition with high eye pressure) or a shallow anterior chamber of the eye.
- Do not use if you have narrowing of the digestive tract.
- Do not use if you have severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon (enlarged colon), a very slow bowel, or paralytic ileus (bowel obstruction).
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- Do not use if you have slow stomach emptying.
- Do not use if you have severe liver or kidney problems.
- Do not use if you have a muscle weakness condition called myasthenia gravis.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden vision loss or eye pain, as oxybutynin can cause narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Tell your doctor if you experience central nervous system effects like hallucinations, agitation, confusion, or drowsiness.
- This medicine can reduce sweating and make you less tolerant to heat, so be careful in warm conditions or if you have a fever.
- Avoid alcohol as it can increase drowsiness caused by this medicine.
- Do not use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking this medicine.
- This medicine can cause vision problems, dizziness, or drowsiness, which may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
- This medicine contains lactose. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking it.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Anticholinergic. Significant adverse effects include tachycardia, confusion and cognitive impairment.. Increases risk of falls. Reduces the effectiveness of drugs for Alzheimer’s disease. (updated 25.11.2024)