Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Reduces abnormal contractions of bladder. Can take up to 4 weeks before you see an improvement in your symptoms. Helpful in men with urinary symptoms caused by enlarged prostate. Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms. Side effects are mild and usually include dry mouth and eyes, constipation, difficulty urinating, blurred vision and sleepiness. |
| Common Side Effect | Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Dizziness, Headache, Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Dry skin. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.You may feel drowsy or have blurred vision while you are taking Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability. |
| Kidney | Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Oxybutyrin 5mg Tablet is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination. |
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