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
Ditropan is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Ditropan depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Oxybutynin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.