Basic Information On Oxytrol
Oxytrol is used in the treatment of bladder and urinary difficulties and management of overactive bladder. It is indicated for the management of urge incontinence which means no control on urination. Besides it is used to manage symptoms like urgent and frequent urination. The drug is and anti-cholinergic medicine. It acts as an antagonist to acetylcholine. This action results in relaxing the smooth muscles of the bladder. It enhances the maximum capacity of the urinary bladder. Thus Oxytrol drug reduces the urinary frequency and urgency of voluntary urination and incontinence episodes by acting on the detrusor muscle. This is especially important in patients with conditions that are characterized particularly by involuntary contraction of the detrusor muscle.
Precautions / Side Effects of Oxytrol
The common side effects of Oxytrol at the site of application are reddening and rashes of the skin; irritation or itching of the skin. You must notify your physician if these side effects worsen or prolong. Other common side effects include drowsiness, headache, constipation, nausea and dry mouth. Serious side effects of the drug may include dizziness, weakness and vision problems (blurred vision).Symptoms of urinary tract infection may occur with Oxybutynin which includes frequent urination, urgent urination and urinary burning. If you experience the above mentioned serious side effects then consult your physician promptly.
Other rare but serious side effects of Oxybutynin are difficulty in urinating, eye pain, severe pain in the stomach, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, fast heartbeat, mood/mental changes, dry skin and flushing hot skin. If you experience any of these rare but serious side effects then let your physician know immediately. If you have medical condition such as glaucoma, intestinal atony in debilitated or elderly patients, gastrointestinal tract obstruction and paralytic ileus then let your physician know before you administer brand or generic Oxytrol.
Oxytrol Dosage
The standard recommended dose of Oxytrol is 3.9 mg per day to a system. It should be applied twice a week or every 3-4 days. This standard dose is followed irrespective of the weight or age of the patient. The drug is administered in the form of a skin patch. It is applied to the dry skin on the hip, abdomen or buttock. Re-application of the patch within a period of 7 days, to a different site or same site should be avoided. Every time a new patch should be used for a new application. Dose adjustment of brand or generic Oxytrol should be done only with the physician’s advice.
Buy Oxytrol with North Drug Store
Buy Oxytrol from our recognized mail order pharmacy, in varied doses, like 3.9 mg/day or 36 mg/patch and varied quantities like 8, 16, 24 and 32 patches.
