Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg contains oxybutynin, an antispasmodic and anticholinergic used to treat urinary incontinence caused by loss of bladder control due to an unstable or overactive bladder.

Apo-Oxybutynin general information

What is Apo-Oxybutynin used for?

Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg are used to treat the condition known as neurogenic bladder disorder which is an overactive bladder that causes loss of bladder control with urine leakage or incontinence, increased need or urgency to urinate and increased night-time urination, including bedwetting in children over 5 years. Neurogenic bladder disorder is usually caused by neurological damage, such as injury to the brain or spinal cord or to neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or spina bifida. Sometimes the cause is unknown and is called idiopathic detrusor instability or motor urge incontinence. Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg helps control an unstable bladder to reduce symptoms and restore bladder control.

How does Apo-Oxybutynin work?

Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg contain oxybutynin, an antispasmodic and anticholinergic used to treat loss of bladder control caused by an unstable or overactive bladder, due to neurogenic bladder disorder or motor urge incontinence. The bladder wall consists of detrusor muscle, which are fibers of smooth muscle that stretch as the bladder fills with urine and when stretched to capacity, this triggers a nerve signal to contract the detrusor muscle which empties the bladder contents. Anything that damages nervous transmission to the detrusor muscle can disrupt normal bladder function and cause loss of bladder control leading to incontinence. Oxybutynin in Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg acts directly on the detrusor muscle of the bladder wall to inhibit spontaneous and uncontrolled contractions, which decreases urgency to urinate, reduces the frequency of voluntary urination and helps prevent incontinence

What does Apo-Oxybutynin contain?

Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg contain the active ingredient oxybutynin chloride, an antispasmodic and anticholinergic used to treat loss of bladder control. They also contain lactose and FD&C Blue No. 1.

Treating incontinence with Apo-Oxybutynin

Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg contain oxybutynin, an antispasmodic and anticholinergic used to treat incontinence from loss of bladder control due to neurogenic bladder disorder. This condition is usually caused by neurological damage, such as injury to the brain or spinal cord or to neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or spina bifida. Sometimes the cause is unknown and is called idiopathic detrusor instability or motor urge incontinence. Oxybutynin in Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg acts directly on the detrusor muscle of the bladder wall, which are fibers of smooth muscle that stretch as the bladder fills with urine and when stretched to capacity, this triggers a nerve signal to contract the detrusor muscle, which empties the bladder contents. Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg inhibit spontaneous and uncontrolled contractions, which decreases urgency to urinate, reduces the frequency of voluntary urination and helps prevent incontinence.

What are the side effects of Apo-Oxybutynin?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg include: palpitations, tachycardia, vasodilation, chest pains, syncope (fainting), decreased sweating, rash, urticaria (hives), flushing, gonstipation, decreased gastrointestinal motility, dry mouth, nausea, anorexia, metallic taste, urinary hesitance and retention, asthenia (feeling week), dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, insomnia, restlessness, eye disturbances, reduced lacrimation (tear formation),

When should Apo-Oxybutynin not be used?

You should not use Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg if you:

• are allergic to oxybutynin or any ingredients in Apo-Oxybutynin
• have untreated or uncontrolled glaucoma
• have a slow digestive system, a blockage in your gastrointestinal system or you are unable to urinate
• have a muscle disorder like myasthenia gravis
• have ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease
• are pregnant or are breastfeeding
• have kidney or liver disease
• are taking medicines that interact with Apo-Oxybutynin, including: other anticholinergics like atropine; antipsychotics and antihistame medications containing phenothiazines; amantidine and levodopa for Parkinson’s disease; antiemetics and antischizophrenics containing butyrophenones like haloperidol and domperidone; digoxin for heart failure; tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline; other antidepressants like the monoamine oxidase fluoxetine

How should Apo-Oxybutynin be taken?

You should take your Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg with a glass of water, with or without food, 2-3 times daily. Your dose may be increase to 4 times daily if required to improve symptoms, depending on your doctor’s recommendations. You should continue to take your Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg as long as recommended by your doctor.

How long should you take Apo-Oxybutynin?

You should continue to take your Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg as long as recommended by your doctor.

Missed dose of Apo-Oxybutynin

If you miss a dose of Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Apo-Oxybutynin be stored?

You should store your Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg below 30°C in a cool dry place and protect from heat, light and moisture.