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Brand: Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Oxytrol, Lyrinel XL, Kentera
Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic medication primarily used to treat overactive bladder (OAB). It works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder, reducing urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence. Oxybutynin is available in various formulations, including immediate-release tablets, extended-release tablets, and transdermal patches.
Used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence.
Outcome:
Increased risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects
Mechanism:
Additive anticholinergic effects
Outcome:
Increased drowsiness and other anticholinergic effects
Mechanism:
Additive anticholinergic effects
Outcome:
May decrease the effectiveness of oxybutynin
Mechanism:
Caffeine's diuretic effect
Most likely new formulation: Transdermal patch with improved adhesion and drug delivery (2024, 70% confidence).
Based on current usage trends and patent expirations, generic oxybutynin formulations are expected to maintain a significant market share (80% likelihood by 2025).
Anticholinergic, Antimuscarinic
Tertiary Amine