# Oxybutynin Chloride (Oxybutynin Chloride Extended Release)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/oxybutynin-chloride
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Oxybutynin Chloride?

Oxybutynin Chloride (brand name: Oxybutynin Chloride Extended Release) is an antimuscarinic. It is prescribed to treat dysuria, urinary incontinence, urinary bladder. Across the United States, 106,000 doctors prescribe Oxybutynin to approximately 637,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Oxybutynin Chloride Extended Release

## Indications

Oxybutynin Chloride is prescribed for several conditions including dysuria, urinary incontinence, urinary bladder, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Dysuria](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/dysuria)
- [Urinary Incontinence](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/urinary-incontinence)
- [Urinary Bladder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/urinary-bladder)
- [Neurogenic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/neurogenic)

## Mechanism of action

Oxybutynin relaxes bladder smooth muscle. Oxybutynin chloride exerts a direct antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle and inhibits the muscarinic action of acetylcholine on smooth muscle.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: antimuscarinics
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

(incidence ≥5%) adverse reactions were dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, headache, somnolence, and dizziness

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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