drugs for urinary incontinence Flashcards
oxybutynin indications
Urinary frequency,
Urinary urgency,
Urinary incontinence,
Neurogenic bladder instability
SE of oxybutynin
diarrhoea
dry eye
all antimuscarinic SEs
Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; dyspepsia; flushing; headache; nausea; palpitations; skin reactions; tachycardia; urinary disorders; vision disorders; vomiting
solifenacin indications
Urinary frequency,
Urinary urgency,
Urinary incontinence
solifenacin SEs
GI dyscomfort
Cystitis; dry eye; dry throat; fatigue; gastrointestinal disorders; nasal dryness; peripheral oedema; taste altered; urinary tract infection
mirabegrom indications
Urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence
SEs of mirabegron
Arrhythmias; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; headache; increased risk of infection; nausea
tropsium indications
Urinary frequency,
Urinary urgency,
Urge incontinence
tropsium SEs
abdominal pain
chest pain
diarrhoea
flatulence
indications of tolterodine
Urinary frequency,
Urinary urgency,
Urinary incontinence
SEs of tolterodine
Abdominal pain; bronchitis; chest pain; diarrhoea; dry eye; fatigue; gastrointestinal disorders; paraesthesia; peripheral oedema; vertigo; weight increased
tamsulosin class
alpha blockers
tamsulosin indications
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
SEs of tamsulosin
Dizziness; sexual dysfunction
Asthenia; constipation; diarrhoea; headache; nausea; palpitations; postural hypotension; rhinitis; skin reactions; vomiting
SJS
doxazosin class
alpha blocker
doxazosin indications
hypertension
BPH
SEs of doxazosin
Arrhythmias; asthenia; chest pain; cough; cystitis; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; dyspnoea; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; hypotension; increased risk of infection; influenza like illness; muscle complaints; nausea; oedema; pain; palpitations; skin reactions; urinary disorders; vertigo
finasteride class
5-alpha reductase inhibitors
indications of finasteride
BPH
androgenetic alopecia in men
SEs of finasteride
Sexual dysfunction
Breast abnormalities; skin reactions
What is the main reason that elderly patients are more prone to drug toxicity§
The most important alteration in drug metabolism in the elderly is a reduction in renal
clearance. Drugs may be excreted at a reduced rate, leading to accumulation and
adverse events.
Which medications should be used with particular care in the elderly?
Nephrotoxic drugs
ACEi
NSAIDs
aminoglcosides
digoxin
