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OxybutyninOOxybutyninOxybutyninEnglishPharmacyNANARenal system/Urinary systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2012-10-01T04:00:00ZElaine Lau, BScPhm, PharmD, MSc, RPh8.3000000000000056.40000000000001076.00000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called oxybutynin. This information sheet explains what oxybutynin does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called oxybutynin (oks-i-BYOO-ti-nin). This information sheet explains what oxybutynin does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.</p><h2>Before giving this medicine to your child?</h2><p>Tell your child's doctor if your child has:</p><ul><li>A history of allergic reaction to oxybutynin or other anticholinergics (eg. <a href="/Article?contentid=148&language=English">glycopyrrolate</a>, scopolamine, hyoscine, belladonna)</li><li>Difficulty passing urine </li> <li>Severe cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or blood vessels)</li><li>Gastrointestinal disease </li><li>Myasthenia gravis (immune disease that causes severe muscle weakness)</li></ul><p>Talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist if your child has any of the following conditions. Precautions may need to be taken with this medicine if your child has:</p><ul><li> Kidney disease</li><li>Liver disease</li><li>Overactive thyroid </li><li>Autonomic neuropathy (damage to nerves)</li></ul><h2>How should you give your child oxybutynin</h2> <p>When giving your child oxybutynin:</p> <ul><li>give oxybutynin exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you, even if your child seems better</li> <li>give oxybutynin at the same time(s) every day</li> <li>give this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.</li></ul> <p>If giving oxybutynin tablets:</p> <ul><li>The tablets should be swallowed whole, with water </li> <li>If your child is unable to swallow whole tablets, the tablets may be crushed and mixed with orange juice or sprinkled on soft foods such as apple sauce, and given right away</li></ul> <p>If giving oxybutynin as a liquid:</p> <ul><li><p>Measure the liquid carefully. Use a proper measuring device such as an oral syringe, medicine dropper, medicine spoon, or medicine cup </p></li> <li>You can mix oxybutynin with water, infant formula, fruit juice, or ginger ale to help mask the? taste of the medicine </li> <li>Children with feeding tubes can also take the medicine. Make sure to flush the feeding tube before and after each dose </li></ul><h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose?</h2> <ul><li>Give the missed dose as soon as you remember.</li> <li>If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Give the next dose at the regular time.</li> <li>Do not give your child two doses to make up for one missed dose.</li></ul><h2>How long does oxybutynin take to work?</h2> <p>Your child may start to feel better a few days after starting oxybutynin. </p><h2>What are the possible side effects of oxybutynin?</h2> <p>Your child may have some of these side effects while he takes oxybutynin. Check with your child's doctor if your child continues to have any of these side effects, if they do not go away, or if they bother your child:</p> <ul><li>Dry eye, mouth or nose </li> <li>Drowsiness<br></li> <li>Trouble having a bowel movement </li> <li>Decreased sweating </li></ul> <p>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to Emergency if your child has any of these side effects:</p> <ul><li>Allergic reaction: itching, hives, swelling, chest tightness, trouble breathing </li> <li>Change in heartbeat </li> <li>Trouble seeing or blurred vision </li> <li>Not able to pass urine<br></li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">Fever</a></li> <li>Change in mood or behaviour (eg. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there) <br>Seizures </li></ul><h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is taking oxybutynin?</h2> <p>Oxybutynin may cause your child to be dizzy, drowsy, or less alert. Have your child avoid activities that require him to be alert (for example riding a bicycle, rollerblading, contact sports). Schoolwork may be more difficult for your child to focus on so tell your child's teacher that he is taking this medicine.</p> <p>Oxybutynin may make your child's mouth and throat dry. Sucking a hard, sugarless candy or chewing sugarless gum will help your child feel more comfortable. </p> <p>Oxybutynin may make your child's eyes more sensitive to light than normal. He may feel more comfortable by wearing sunglasses and staying away from bright lights. </p> <p>Oxybutynin may make your child sweat less. This may cause his body temperature to rise. Be careful that your child does not become overheated during exercise or in hot weather while he is taking this medicine. </p> <p>There are some medicines that should not be taken together with oxybutynin or in some cases the dose of oxybutynin or the other medicine may need to be adjusted. It is important that you tell your doctor and pharmacist if your child takes any other medications (prescription, over the counter or herbal) including the following. </p> <h3>Medicines that belong to the anticholinergic class:</h3> <ul><li>Tolterodine (Detrol)</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=79&language=English">Atropine</a> (Atropine 1% eye drops, diphenoxylate atropine (Lomotil))</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=162&language=English">Ipratropium</a> (Atrovent) </li> <li>Antidepressants, antipsychotics, or medicines used to treat anxiety </li> <li>Antihistamines (eg. diphenhydramine (Benadryl))<br></li></ul> <h3>Medicines that can cause drowsiness:</h3> <ul><li>Pain medications (eg. <a href="/Article?contentid=194&language=English">morphine</a>)<br></li> <li>Sleeping medications (eg. <a href="/Article?contentid=176&language=English">lorazepam</a>) </li> <li>Medicines used to treat fungal infection, such as <a href="/Article?contentid=165&language=English">Ketoconazole</a> </li></ul><h2>What other important information should you know?</h2><ul><li>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist.</li><li>Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.</li><li>Make sure you always have enough oxybutynin to last through weekends, holidays, and vacations. Call your pharmacy at least 2 days before your child runs out of medicine to order refills.</li><li>Keep oxybutynin at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do not store it in the bathroom or kitchen.</li><li>Do not keep any medicines that are out of date. Check with your pharmacist about the best way to throw away outdated or leftover medicines.<br></li></ul>
OxybutynineOOxybutynineOxybutyninFrenchPharmacyNANARenal system/Urinary systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-21T04:00:00ZLori Chen, BScPhm, RPh, ACPR000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>La présente fiche de renseignements explique comment agit l'oxybutynine, comment l'administrer et les effets secondaires.</p><p>Votre enfant doit prendre un médicament qui se nomme « oxybutynine ». La présente fiche de renseignements explique comment agit l'oxybutynine, comment l'administrer et quels effets secondaires ou quels problèmes pourrait ressentir votre enfant pendant qu'il prend ce médicament. </p><h2>Comment administrer ce médicament à votre enfant</h2> <p>Suivez les directives suivantes pour donner de l'oxybutynine à votre enfant :</p> <ul><li>Administrez l'oxybutynine de façon régulière, même si votre enfant semble se porter bien. Consultez le médecin de votre enfant avant de cesser l'oxybutynine pour quelque raison que ce soit. </li> <li>Si votre enfant prend de l'oxybutynine liquide, administrez l'oxybutynine à l'aide de la cuillère ou de la seringue spéciale que le pharmacien vous a donnée. </li> <li>Administrez l'oxybutynine avec de la nourriture ou du lait si le médicament donne des maux d'estomac à votre enfant. </li></ul><h2>Que faire si votre enfant manque une dose?</h2> <p>Si votre enfant manque une dose d'oxybutynine, faites ce qui suit :</p> <ul><li>Donnez-lui la dose manquée dès que vous y pensez. </li> <li>S'il est presque l'heure de la prochaine dose, sautez la dose manquée. </li> <li>Donnez-lui la prochaine dose à l'heure régulière. </li> <li>Ne lui donnez qu'une dose à la fois. </li></ul><h2>Quels sont les effets secondaires possibles de ce médicament?</h2> <p>Votre enfant peut développer certains des effets secondaires suivants pendant qu'il prend de l'oxybutynine. Habituellement, il n'est pas nécessaire de consulter un médecin à ce sujet. Ces effets secondaires pourraient se dissiper au fur et à mesure que le corps de votre enfant s'habitue à l'oxybutynine. </p> <p>Consultez le médecin de votre enfant si ce dernier affiche un ou plusieurs des effets secondaires suivants, s'ils ne se dissipent pas ou s'ils le dérangent : </p> <ul><li>Diminution de la transpiration </li> <li>Somnolence </li> <li>Vision embrouillée </li> <li>Yeux sensibles à la lumière</li> <li>Maux d'estomac, vomissements </li> <li>Difficultés sur le plan des mictions (uriner)</li> <li>Sécheresse dans la bouche, le nez et la gorge</li> <li>Difficulté à aller à la selle (constipation) </li></ul> <h3>La plupart des effets secondaires suivants ne sont pas courants et pourraient laisser présager un problème grave. Téléphonez immédiatement au médecin de votre enfant ou rendez-vous à la salle d'urgence avec votre enfant si ce dernier affiche l'un ou plusieurs des signes suivants : </h3> <ul><li>Douleur oculaire </li> <li>Rythme cardiaque rapide</li> <li>Fièvre </li> <li>Hallucinations </li> <li>Maladresse ou instabilité</li> <li>Difficulté à respirer </li> <li>Excitation ou irritabilité inhabituels</li> <li>Confusion </li> <li>Éruption cutanée ou démangeaisons</li></ul><h2>Autres renseignements importants au sujet de ce médicament</h2><ul><li>L'oxybutynine peut rendre votre enfant somnolent ou moins alerte que d'habitude. Informez l'enseignant de votre enfant qu'il prend de l'oxybutynine. </li><li>Ce médicament peut assécher la bouche et la gorge de votre enfant. Vous pouvez soulager cet effet en donnant un bonbon sans sucre ou de la gomme à mâcher sans sucre à votre enfant. </li><li>L'oxybutynine peut diminuer la transpiration chez votre enfant, ce qui peut faire augmenter sa température corporelle. Pendant que votre enfant prend ce médicament, surveillez-le afin d'éviter une augmentation excessive de sa température alors qu'il fait de l'exercice ou lorsque la température est élevée. </li><li>Ce médicament pourrait rendre les yeux de votre enfant plus sensibles à la lumière. Des lunettes de soleil pourraient réduire cet inconfort. Votre enfant devrait également éviter les lumières vives. </li><li>Dressez une liste de tous les médicaments que prend votre enfant et présentez-la au médecin ou au pharmacien. Consultez le médecin de votre enfant ou le pharmacien avant de donner tout autre médicament à votre enfant, même des médicaments disponibles en vente libre (sans prescription). </li><li>Ne partagez pas les médicaments de votre enfant avec d'autres personnes. Ne donnez jamais les médicaments d'une autre personne à votre enfant.</li><li>Assurez-vous de toujours avoir des réserves suffisantes d'oxybutynine en cas de besoin. Téléphonez à votre pharmacie pour renouveler vos prescriptions au moins 2 jours avant de finir les médicaments. </li><li>Conservez les comprimés d'oxybutynine et l'oxybutynine liquide à température ambiante dans un endroit frais, sec et à l'abri des rayons du soleil. NE les conservez PAS dans la salle de bain ou la cuisine. </li><li>Ne conservez pas les médicaments périmés. Demandez à votre pharmacien quelle est la meilleure façon de disposer des médicaments périmés ou excédentaires.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start" aria-hidden="true"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end" aria-hidden="true"></span><br></li></ul>

 

 

Oxybutynin207.000000000000OxybutyninOxybutyninOEnglishPharmacyNANARenal system/Urinary systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2012-10-01T04:00:00ZElaine Lau, BScPhm, PharmD, MSc, RPh8.3000000000000056.40000000000001076.00000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called oxybutynin. This information sheet explains what oxybutynin does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called oxybutynin (oks-i-BYOO-ti-nin). This information sheet explains what oxybutynin does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.</p><h2>What is this oxybutynin?</h2> <p>Oxybutynin is a medicine that helps relax the bladder muscle in patients who have an overactive bladder. It lessens your child's urge and frequency to urinate and can help reduce <a href="/Article?contentid=16&language=English">bedwetting</a>. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of medicines called anticholinergics. </p> <p>You may hear oxybutynin called by its brand names, Oxybutyn, Teva-Oxybutynin or PMS-Oxybutynin. Oxybutynin comes in tablet and liquid form.</p><h2>Before giving this medicine to your child?</h2><p>Tell your child's doctor if your child has:</p><ul><li>A history of allergic reaction to oxybutynin or other anticholinergics (eg. <a href="/Article?contentid=148&language=English">glycopyrrolate</a>, scopolamine, hyoscine, belladonna)</li><li>Difficulty passing urine </li> <li>Severe cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or blood vessels)</li><li>Gastrointestinal disease </li><li>Myasthenia gravis (immune disease that causes severe muscle weakness)</li></ul><p>Talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist if your child has any of the following conditions. Precautions may need to be taken with this medicine if your child has:</p><ul><li> Kidney disease</li><li>Liver disease</li><li>Overactive thyroid </li><li>Autonomic neuropathy (damage to nerves)</li></ul><h2>How should you give your child oxybutynin</h2> <p>When giving your child oxybutynin:</p> <ul><li>give oxybutynin exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you, even if your child seems better</li> <li>give oxybutynin at the same time(s) every day</li> <li>give this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.</li></ul> <p>If giving oxybutynin tablets:</p> <ul><li>The tablets should be swallowed whole, with water </li> <li>If your child is unable to swallow whole tablets, the tablets may be crushed and mixed with orange juice or sprinkled on soft foods such as apple sauce, and given right away</li></ul> <p>If giving oxybutynin as a liquid:</p> <ul><li><p>Measure the liquid carefully. Use a proper measuring device such as an oral syringe, medicine dropper, medicine spoon, or medicine cup </p></li> <li>You can mix oxybutynin with water, infant formula, fruit juice, or ginger ale to help mask the? taste of the medicine </li> <li>Children with feeding tubes can also take the medicine. Make sure to flush the feeding tube before and after each dose </li></ul><h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose?</h2> <ul><li>Give the missed dose as soon as you remember.</li> <li>If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Give the next dose at the regular time.</li> <li>Do not give your child two doses to make up for one missed dose.</li></ul><h2>How long does oxybutynin take to work?</h2> <p>Your child may start to feel better a few days after starting oxybutynin. </p><h2>What are the possible side effects of oxybutynin?</h2> <p>Your child may have some of these side effects while he takes oxybutynin. Check with your child's doctor if your child continues to have any of these side effects, if they do not go away, or if they bother your child:</p> <ul><li>Dry eye, mouth or nose </li> <li>Drowsiness<br></li> <li>Trouble having a bowel movement </li> <li>Decreased sweating </li></ul> <p>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to Emergency if your child has any of these side effects:</p> <ul><li>Allergic reaction: itching, hives, swelling, chest tightness, trouble breathing </li> <li>Change in heartbeat </li> <li>Trouble seeing or blurred vision </li> <li>Not able to pass urine<br></li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">Fever</a></li> <li>Change in mood or behaviour (eg. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there) <br>Seizures </li></ul><h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is taking oxybutynin?</h2> <p>Oxybutynin may cause your child to be dizzy, drowsy, or less alert. Have your child avoid activities that require him to be alert (for example riding a bicycle, rollerblading, contact sports). Schoolwork may be more difficult for your child to focus on so tell your child's teacher that he is taking this medicine.</p> <p>Oxybutynin may make your child's mouth and throat dry. Sucking a hard, sugarless candy or chewing sugarless gum will help your child feel more comfortable. </p> <p>Oxybutynin may make your child's eyes more sensitive to light than normal. He may feel more comfortable by wearing sunglasses and staying away from bright lights. </p> <p>Oxybutynin may make your child sweat less. This may cause his body temperature to rise. Be careful that your child does not become overheated during exercise or in hot weather while he is taking this medicine. </p> <p>There are some medicines that should not be taken together with oxybutynin or in some cases the dose of oxybutynin or the other medicine may need to be adjusted. It is important that you tell your doctor and pharmacist if your child takes any other medications (prescription, over the counter or herbal) including the following. </p> <h3>Medicines that belong to the anticholinergic class:</h3> <ul><li>Tolterodine (Detrol)</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=79&language=English">Atropine</a> (Atropine 1% eye drops, diphenoxylate atropine (Lomotil))</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=162&language=English">Ipratropium</a> (Atrovent) </li> <li>Antidepressants, antipsychotics, or medicines used to treat anxiety </li> <li>Antihistamines (eg. diphenhydramine (Benadryl))<br></li></ul> <h3>Medicines that can cause drowsiness:</h3> <ul><li>Pain medications (eg. <a href="/Article?contentid=194&language=English">morphine</a>)<br></li> <li>Sleeping medications (eg. <a href="/Article?contentid=176&language=English">lorazepam</a>) </li> <li>Medicines used to treat fungal infection, such as <a href="/Article?contentid=165&language=English">Ketoconazole</a> </li></ul><h2>What other important information should you know?</h2><ul><li>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist.</li><li>Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.</li><li>Make sure you always have enough oxybutynin to last through weekends, holidays, and vacations. Call your pharmacy at least 2 days before your child runs out of medicine to order refills.</li><li>Keep oxybutynin at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do not store it in the bathroom or kitchen.</li><li>Do not keep any medicines that are out of date. Check with your pharmacist about the best way to throw away outdated or leftover medicines.<br></li></ul>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.pngOxybutyninOxybutyninFalse
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