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Urinary Incontinence Drugs May Be More Trouble Than They're Worth
Posted 9 Apr 2012 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, April 9 – For women with urinary incontinence, the available treatments may cause more problems than they solve and many stop taking the medications because of side effects that can include dry mouth and constipation, a new analysis indicates. Urge incontinence is marked by frequent, sudden urges to urinate that can result in leakage and accidents. Standard treatment includes lifestyle changes, pelvic floor exercises, bladder training and/or medication. There are several types of medications that may be used alone or together for the condition. Generally, these medications relax bladder contractions and help improve bladder function. Researchers from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health analyzed data from 94 studies to see how well the available drugs worked. A given medication was deemed effective if women achieved a 50 percent or more reduction in daily ... Read more
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Antares' Oxybutynin Gel Product Approved by FDA for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
Posted 8 Dec 2011 by Drugs.com
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and EWING, N.J., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Antares Pharma, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Antares' topical oxybutynin gel 3% product for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. OAB is a condition that affects more than 33 million Americans, and the market currently exceeds $2.0 billion annually. Antares' oxybutynin product is a clear, odorless topical gel available in a convenient, metered-dose pump that has demonstrated to be an effective and safe treatment for overactive bladder (OAB). Because the active ingredient is delivered transdermally, it is not metabolized by the liver in the same way as orally administered oxybutynin. This results in a low level of side effects, such as dry mouth and constipation. ... Read more
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Gelnique Approved for Overactive Bladder
Posted 28 Jan 2009 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Watson Pharmaceuticals' Gelnique (oxybutynin chloride) to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, the company said in a news release. Gelnique is a topical gel that's applied daily to the thigh, abdomen, upper arm or shoulder. Since it's absorbed through the skin, it's not metabolized by the liver as it would be were the drug's active ingredient, oxybutynin, taken orally, Watson said. The most frequent side effects reported during clinical testing included dry mouth and reactions where the gel was applied. Overactive bladder, with symptoms including incontinence, urgency and waking up at night to urinate, affects as many as 33 million adults in the United States, the company said. More information The U.S. National Institute on Aging has more on urinary incontinence. Read more
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