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Oxytrol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Oxybutynin 3.9mg/day; transdermal patch.
Pharmacological Class
Antispasmodic/anticholinergic.
How Supplied
Patches—8
Manufacturer
Oxytrol Indications
Indications
Overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.
Oxytrol Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply to clean, dry area on the abdomen, hip, or buttock. 1 patch twice weekly (every 3–4 days). Rotate application sites.
Children
Not established.
Oxytrol Contraindications
Contraindications
Urinary or gastric retention, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma; or patients at risk for these.
Oxytrol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Oxytrol Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Bladder outflow or GI obstruction. Hepatic or renal impairment. Ulcerative colitis. Intestinal atony. Hiatus hernia/GERD. Discontinue if skin hypersensitivity or angioedema develops; consider discontinuing if anticholinergic CNS effects occur. Avoid in myasthenia gravis; discontinue if symptoms occur. Exposure to high environmental temperature. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Oxytrol Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Half-life: ~2 hours.
Oxytrol Interactions
Interactions
CNS depression potentiated by alcohol, other CNS depressants. Additive effects with other anticholinergics. May affect GI absorption of other drugs. Caution with drugs that cause or exacerbate esophagitis (eg, bisphosphonates).
Oxytrol Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local reactions, anticholinergic effects (eg, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, abnormal vision, somnolence, confusion, hallucinations), headache, diarrhea, rash.
Oxytrol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Oxytrol Note
Not Applicable
Oxytrol Patient Counseling
See Literature
