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Oxybutynin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor
or pharmacist for more information.
How
should Ditropan be used?
Ditropan comes as a tablet and a syrup. Ditropan usually is taken
two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any
part you do not understand. Take Ditropan exactly as directed. Do
not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
Oxybutynin
usually is taken with water on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours
after or 1 hour before meals. However, your doctor may want you
to take Ditropan with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Ditropan : Full
Prescribing Information
| Ditropan's
Price List |
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Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Strength |
Manufacturer |
Quantity |
US$ |
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Ditropan (generic) Diutropan |
Oxybutynin |
5 mg tab |
Prima Pharm |
100 tabs |
50.00 |
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking ditropan, tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Ditropan or any
other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what
medications you are taking, especially diuretics ('water pills'),
lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications for high blood pressure,
potassium supplements, and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, kidney,
or stomach disease; glaucoma; colitis; an enlarged prostate; intestinal
disease or obstruction; an overactive thyroid gland; or myasthenia
gravis.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or
are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Ditropan,
call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are taking Ditropan.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive
a car or operate machinery until you know how Oxybutynin affects
you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by Oxybutynin.
plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and
to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Ditropan
may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Ditropan cause?
Although side effects from Ditropan are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
away:
dry
mouth
sensitivity to bright light
blurred vision
dry eyes
decreased sweating
flushing
upset stomach
drowsiness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
fever
fast pulse
heart palpitations
restlessness
seizures
difficulty urinating
hallucinations (especially in children)
What storage conditions are needed for Ditropan?
Keep Oxybutynin in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any
questions you have.
Ditropan : Full
Prescribing Information |