OXYBUTYNIN
(Ditropan)Standard Prescription
oxybutynin__mg PO__(frequency) (__mg/kg/dose)
Dosages
Children < 5 years old:
0.2 mg/kg/dose PO BID to QID
Children > 5 years old:
5 mg PO BID to TID
Adults:
5 mg PO BID to QID.
0.2 mg/kg/dose PO BID to QID
(Maximum: 15 mg/24 hr)
5 mg PO BID to TID
(Maximum: 15 mg/24 hr)
5 mg PO BID to QID.
Mechanism of Action
Anticholinergic agent; Smooth muscle relaxant
Forms Supplied
tablet: 5 mg
liquid: 1 mg/mL
liquid: 1 mg/mL
Comments
Atropine-like side effects (dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness and drowsiness are most common).
References
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Last Edited
2019-08-09 17:32:56