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Tropan 5mg Tablet

Salt Composition: OXYBUTYNIN

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Tropan 5mg Tablet

Categories: Oncology

Conditions: Anti Cancer

Product Introduction

Tropan 5mg contains the active substance Oxybutynin, which belongs to the class of antispasmodics. In adults and children, it is used to treat urinary incontinence (loss of control in passing urine) and frequent and sudden urges to urinate that may not be easy to control. In children five years or older, it is also used in treating nighttime bedwetting when other treatments have not worked. This medicine is not recommended for children under the age of 5 years.

Do not consume Tropan 5mg if you are allergic to Oxybutynin or any of the other substances of the medicine, if you have any stomach or intestine disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, urinary problems such as blockage, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder), vision problems such as blurred vision or glaucoma (loss of vision).

Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, as this medicine is unsafe to use in such conditions. Report to your doctor if you are intolerant to some sugar, as this medicine contains lactose.

Before starting treatment with Tropan 5mg, inform your doctor if you have any liver, heart (failure, irregular heartbeat) or kidney-related conditions, difficulties in the stomach or intestines, heartburn, or indigestion caused by hiatus hernia (part of the stomach squeezes through the diaphragm). Notify your doctor if you take any other medicine, especially for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), and if you have hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, and nerve damage (autonomic neuropathy). This medicine is contraindicated in Parkinson's condition.

Uses

Overactive bladder (OAB)

How it works

Tropan 5mg tablet works by inhibiting the receptors in the urinary bladder and salivary glands. It relaxes the bladder and inhibits sudden muscle contractions, thus controlling the release of urine.

How to Use

Take an Tropan 5mg tablet with a glass of water. Swallow the tablet, do not crush, chew, or dissolve it. Your doctor will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the physical condition because it differs for each person.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Allergic reactions (swelling in face, tongue, or throat) Difficulty in breathing Dizziness Angioedema (swelling under the skin) Common Headache Blurred vision Dry skin, eyes Face flushing Difficulties in urination Diarrhea Nausea Dry mouth Constipation

Expert Tips

Inform your doctor if you are intolerant to sugar, as this medicine contains Lactose. Notify your doctor if you experience any heart, kidney, or liver-related symptoms, which can be life-threatening. This medicine is not recommended for children under the age of 5 years. Consumption of alcohol while on treatment could increase drowsiness. Maintain oral hygiene by visiting the dentist regularly.

References

  1. Tillomed Laboratories Ltd, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Nov 2022] [Accessed on 24th April 2023], Oxybutynin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (EMC) (medicines.org.uk)
  2. Achilles J. Pappano, Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drugs, Lange’s Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 124-136.
  3. J. Goddard, A.N. Turner, Kidney, and urinary tract disease; Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine; 22nd Edition, 2014, 461-523

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Getting advice from your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before starting the treatment is recommended because you should not consume Tropan 5mg unless your doctor prescribes it.

Lungs: Consult your doctor Inform your doctor if you experience any symptoms like difficulties in breathing. Notify you if you have any lung-related condition before starting the treatment with Tropan 5mg.

Breastfeeding: unsafe It is unsafe to consume Tropan 5mg as it can pass through breast milk. Consult your physician for advice before breastfeeding.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS