SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Ditropan

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Ditropan

Ditropan has 57 Side Effects total
15 are Life Threatening
7 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Ditropan

Ditropan is also known by the generic name Oxybutynin Chloride

USES:
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (e.g., overactive bladder). It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics.

The manufacturer does not recommend using this medication in children younger than 5 years of age.

Ditropan has 15 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in the Eye - Ocular Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ditropan

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Ditropan has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Decreased Sweating is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan

Dryness of the Nose - Dry Nose is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan

Throat Dryness - Dry Throat is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan

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Ditropan Drug-Drug Interactions

Ditropan has interactions of severe seriousness with 40 drug(s):

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Buffered Salt. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Citrolith. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Ed K+10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with K + 10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with K+10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with K+8. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with K-Dur. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with K-Kap-10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with K-Lease. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with K-Norm. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with K-Tab. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Kaon Cl-10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con 10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con 8. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con M10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con M15. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con M20. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Klotrix. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Medi-Lyte. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Micro-K. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Micro-K 10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Pot & Sod Citrates. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 2 severe interactions with Potassium Chloride. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Potassium Citrate. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Potassium Cl-Calcium Phos-Mag. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Pramlintide. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Pro Cut. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Slow-K. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Cl-Potassium Chloride. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Symlin. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Symlinpen 120. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Symlinpen 60. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Taurine-B6-Mag-Potass Chl-Hb34. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Temp Tab. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Ten-K. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Thermotabs. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Urocit-K 10. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Urocit-K 15. Click here to see them

Ditropan has 1 severe interactions with Urocit-K 5. Click here to see them

Ditropan has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Ditropan has interactions of moderate seriousness with 162 drug(s).

Ditropan has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Ditropan has 23 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ditropan.

Ditropan Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gastric Retention - Problem Emptying Stomach Contents is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Relative Contraindications

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Gastrointestinal Hypomotility - Decreased Motility Function of Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Severe Ulcerative Colitis is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Toxic Megacolon is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Contraindication Warnings

Atony of Colon is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Hiatal Hernia is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Ditropan has 11 related brands and strengths:

Ditropan Xl 10 Mg 24 Hr Tab Ditropan Xl 15 Mg 24 Hr Tab Ditropan Xl 5 Mg 24 Hr Tab Gelnique 10 % Transdermal Gel Packet Oxybutynin Chloride 10 % Transdermal Gel Packet Oxybutynin Chloride 5 Mg Tab Oxybutynin Chloride 5 Mg/5 Ml Syrup Oxybutynin Chloride Er 10 Mg 24 Hr Tab Oxybutynin Chloride Er 15 Mg 24 Hr Tab Oxybutynin Chloride Er 5 Mg 24 Hr Tab Oxybutynin Chloride Powder

Ditropan - Symptoms of overdose may include
delirium and paralysis.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.