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Ditropan
Muscarinic Antagonists: oxybutynin (Ditropan)
Question | Answer |
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What is the prototype drug for this category? | oxybutynin (Ditropan) |
What does this medication do? | Inhibits muscarinic receptors in the Genitourinary tract |
What does this medication prevent? (2) | Contraction of the bladder & the urge to void |
What is this medication used to treat? | Overactive bladder |
What does the patient tell you that leads you to believe they have overactive bladder? | They are getting up 3-4 times per night to pee |
What adverse effects does this medication cause? | Anticholinergic effects |
What are anticholinergic effects? (3) | 1.) Constipation 2.) Dry mouth 3.) Blurred vision |
What CNS effects does this medication cause? (3) | 1.) Constipation 2.) Dry mouth 3.) Insomnia |
What would you educate the patient if they were taking this medication? | To increase dietary fiber & fluid intake (to prevent slowing of peristalsis) |
What medical conditions would contraindicate the use of this medication? (5) | 1.) Glaucoma 2.) Myasthenia gravis 3.) Paralytic Ileus 4.) GU obstruction 5.) Urinary retention |