Driptan: instructions for use

Driptan is a drug that reduces the tone of the smooth muscles of the urinary tract. Is an antispasmodic. That is, detrusor relaxes, reduces the frequency of its contractions, increases the volume of the bladder, and helps to restrain the urge to urinate.

Composition and form of release

In Driptan, tablets are available in white, biconvex with a round shape, and with a risk on one side.

The active substance is oxybutynin hydrochloride.

The excipients include lactose, microcrystalline cellulose and calcium stearate.

The drug Driptan. Instructions for use: indications

The drug is prescribed for those patients who have incontinence, caused by unstable function of the bladder.

Problems with this body may be due to:

• Neurogenic disorders, for example, detrusor hyperreflex;

• nocturnal enuresis, over the age of five;

• Idiopathic disorders of detrusor functions.

The drug "Driptan". Instructions for use: contraindications

This medication, however, like any other, has its own contraindications, which should not be neglected. As a result of taking Driptan, when it is banned, health problems may begin.

Contraindications include:

• GI tract obstruction;

• age less than 5 years;

• enlargement of the colon;

• Lactation period;

• bleeding;

• Myasthenia gravis;

• closed angle glaucoma;

• ulcerative colitis;

• obstructive uropathy;

Atony of the intestine;

• Hypersensitivity to the agent or to any of its components.

Take the drug only in the event that you have it prescribed, and not at will.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Write Driptan in the waiting period of the child can only in a very difficult situation, when taking this medication is necessary.

If the drug should be taken with lactation, then the question of stopping such a method of feeding.

Medicinal product "Driptan". Instructions for use: overdose

If the dose prescribed by the doctor is exceeded, undesirable consequences may appear.

Symptoms of overdose include:

• anxiety;

• increased nervous excitability;

• delirium;

• fever;

• vomiting;

• Decreased blood pressure;

• paralysis;

• tremor;

• convulsions;

• hallucinations;

• nausea;

• tachycardia;

• respiratory failure;

• a coma.

The following methods can be used for treatment:

• artificial vomiting;

• use of activated carbon;

• taking various laxatives;

• gastric lavage;

If the patient has severe anxiety or strong excitement, then 10 milligrams of diazepam is injected intravenously. If there was a tachycardia, then in this case, inject propranolol.

Driptan medication. Instructions for use: side effects

When taking the drug may cause unwanted effects. It should be noted that such a result can be both local and systemic.

Digestive system:

• constipation;

• dry mouth;

• nausea;

• diarrhea;

CNS:

• insomnia;

• headache;

• drowsiness;

• general weakness;

• dizziness.

Organs of vision:

• mydriasis;

• increased intraocular pressure;

• paralysis of accommodation.

Other side effects:

• Arrhythmia;

• impotence;

• urinary retention;

• decreased sweating;

• allergic reactions.

In order to maximally protect yourself from side effects, you must strictly follow the doctor's instructions and instructions for use.

Terms and conditions of storage

The drug should be stored in a place that is inaccessible to children, at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees Celsius. Shelf life of the drug is 3 years. After this period, Driptan can not be used.

Terms of sale in pharmacies

The drug can be bought only if you have a prescription from your doctor.