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Overactive Bladder
Overactive Bladder
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Pharmacology
Professional
09/25/2012

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Term
Is overactive bladder a sign of aging?
Definition

NO!

 

Term
Name Non-Pharmacological Therapy for overactive bladder
Definition
Kegal Exercises: to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles
Term
Brand name for Oxybutynin XL
Definition
Ditropan XL
Term
Brand name for Tolterodine ER
Definition
Detrol LA
Term
Brand name for Solifenacin
Definition
Veslcare
Term
Brand name for Darifenacin
Definition
Enablex
Term
All of the drugs used to treat overactive bladder are of what drug class?
Definition
Anticholinergic
Term
MOA of anticholinergics
Definition

muscarinic rceptor antagonist that competes with acetylcholine receptor, thus blocking contractions of the detrusor muscle

 

Term
Side effects of anticholinergic medications
Definition

Dry mouth

Constipation

Dry Eyes/blureed vision

Urinary retention

Cognitive impairment

Term
Which formulation causes less incidence of dry mouth
Definition
Extended-release
Term
Which formulation causes less constipation
Definition

Oxybutynin patch and gel causes less dry mouth and constipation than oral forms

Term
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Definition
Statement. Not a question.
Term
If one should miss a dose of an OAB drug, should they take it along with the next dose?
Definition
NO! Just skip it. Do not take 2 doses within the same day
Term
Patient counseling for the Oxytrol Patch
Definition
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Patient counseling for Oxybutynin topical
Definition
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