DITROPAN XL

Drug Name: DITROPAN XL

DITROPAN XL DESCRIPTION:
OXYBUTYNIN ER - ORAL (ox-ee-BYOU-tih-nin KLOR-ide)

COMMON DITROPAN XL BRAND NAME(S):
Ditropan XL

DITROPAN XL SIDE EFFECTS:
Dry mouth or eyes, headache, constipation, nausea, or drowsiness may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Report promptly: weakness, dizziness, vision problems, symptoms of urinary infection (e.g., urinary burning, urgent or frequent urination). Unlikely but report promptly: eye pain, problems urinating, severe stomach pain, chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, fever, mental/mood changes, flushing, hot or dry skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DITROPAN XL:
DITROPAN XL: Take this product by mouth with liquids, generally once daily, or as directed. Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush or divide the tablet. Your dosage will be adjusted based on your response and any drug side effects.

DITROPAN XL USES:
DITROPAN XL is used to treat an overactive bladder.

DITROPAN XL PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, urinary probmes (such as urinary retention, prostate enlargement in males), stomach/intestinal disorders (e.g., gastric gastric retention, ulcerative colitis), heartburn (gastric reflux), glaucoma (narrow angle), overactive thyroid, muscle disease (myasthenia gravis), heart problems, liver prodblems, kidney disease. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects of DITROPAN XL. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring mental alertness (e.g., driving). DITROPAN XL reduces sweating which can lead to heat stroke in hot weather or saunas. Avoid strenuous activity in hot weather. Use with caution in the elderly, who may be more sensitive to side effects of DITROPAN XL. Use with extreme caution in young children, who may be more sensitive to side effects of DITROPAN XL. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known whether DITROPAN XL is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DITROPAN XL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: bisphosphonate drugs (e.g., alendronate, etidronate), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole), anti-Parkinson's drugs (e.g., benztropine, trihexyphenidyl), digoxin, anticholinergic drugs (e.g., scopolamine, dicyclomine, tolterodine). Also report other drugs which may cause drowsiness, such as: anti-anxiety or anti-seizure drugs, sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine, amitriptyline), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine) including those found in cough-and-cold products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

DITROPAN XL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, tremor, irritability, flushing, fever, nausea, vomiting, fast heartbeat, and slow breathing.

DITROPAN XL NOTES:
Do not share DITROPAN XL with others. You may notice the shell of the tablet in your stool. This is due to the design of the tablet and is normal and harmless.

MISSED DITROPAN XL DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

DITROPAN XL STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.