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Adult Health Nursing
CH 10 meds that affect the urinary system MEL
Generic (Trade) | Functional Class | Use | Special Considerations |
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Phenazopyridine (Pyridium, Urogesic) | Nonnarcotic analgesic | Anesthetic on mucosa of urinary tract | Assess decrease in urinary symptoms. Urine may turn red-orange. Report yellowing of sclera. |
Flavoxate (Urispas) | Spasmolytic | Relieves nocturia, incontinence, dysuria | Assess decrease of urinary symptoms. |
Finasteride (Proscar) | Androgen hormone inhibitor | Prevents benign prostatic hyperplasia | Monitor urinary output. May cause impotence. Pregnant women should avoid handling crushed pills. |
Terazosin hydrochloride (Hytrin) | Antihypertensive and benign prostatic hyperplasia agent | In benign prostatic hyperplasia, causes relaxation of smooth muscle and improves urine flow | Assess for hypotension. Assess voiding pattern |
Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan) | Spasmolytic | Reduces bladder spasms (neurogenic bladder) | Assess voiding pattern |
Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) | Cholinergic stimulant | Urinary bladder stimulant (urinary retention, neurogenic atony) | Assess for hypotension |