Oxybutynin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Oxybutynin is an antimuscarinic bladder relaxant. It is a prescription medicine used for overactive bladder, urge incontinence, bladder spasms and bedwetting. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Oxybutynin works

Oxybutynin blocks the action of acetylcholine on the muscle in the bladder wall, so the muscle contracts less often and less strongly. The bladder can then hold more urine, and the urgent, frequent need to go is reduced.

What is Oxybutynin used for?

• Overactive bladder
• Urge incontinence
• Bladder spasms
• Bedwetting

Oxybutynin is used to treat an overactive bladder, which causes a sudden strong urge to pass urine, needing to go often and leaking before reaching the toilet (urge incontinence). It is also used for bladder spasms, for example after bladder surgery or with a catheter, and in children for some types of bedwetting and daytime wetting when other measures have not worked.

Side effects of Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin works by drying and relaxing, so its common side effects follow the same pattern:

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Headache
• Dry skin

Get medical help straight away if you cannot pass urine at all, have eye pain with blurred vision, or become confused or agitated, particularly if you are older.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, a bowel blockage or severe ulcerative colitis, or difficulty emptying your bladder.
• Older people are more sensitive to its effects on memory and thinking, so your doctor may review the treatment regularly.
• It reduces sweating, so take care in hot weather or during exercise to avoid overheating.
• It can cause drowsiness and blurred vision; avoid alcohol and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor's advice.

Frequently asked questions about Oxybutynin

What is the price of Oxybutynin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Oxybutynin products currently in stock range from Rs 208 to Rs 725 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Oxycystin 5mg Tablet at Rs 208. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Oxybutynin are available in Pakistan?

Oxybutynin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Taivor (Raazee Therapeutics Ltd), Urobutin (Focus & Rulz) and Oxycystin (Pulse).

Do I need a prescription for Oxybutynin?

Yes. Oxybutynin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Oxybutynin be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor's advice.

Are all Oxybutynin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Oxybutynin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Oxybutynin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Oxybutynin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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