drugs for urinary incontinence Flashcards

1
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oxybutynin indications

A

Urinary frequency,
Urinary urgency,
Urinary incontinence,
Neurogenic bladder instability

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SE of oxybutynin

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diarrhoea

dry eye

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3
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all antimuscarinic SEs

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Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; dyspepsia; flushing; headache; nausea; palpitations; skin reactions; tachycardia; urinary disorders; vision disorders; vomiting

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4
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solifenacin indications

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Urinary frequency,
Urinary urgency,
Urinary incontinence

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5
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solifenacin SEs

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GI dyscomfort
Cystitis; dry eye; dry throat; fatigue; gastrointestinal disorders; nasal dryness; peripheral oedema; taste altered; urinary tract infection

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mirabegrom indications

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Urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence

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SEs of mirabegron

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Arrhythmias; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; headache; increased risk of infection; nausea

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tropsium indications

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Urinary frequency,
Urinary urgency,
Urge incontinence

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9
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tropsium SEs

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abdominal pain
chest pain
diarrhoea
flatulence

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10
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indications of tolterodine

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Urinary frequency,
Urinary urgency,
Urinary incontinence

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SEs of tolterodine

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Abdominal pain; bronchitis; chest pain; diarrhoea; dry eye; fatigue; gastrointestinal disorders; paraesthesia; peripheral oedema; vertigo; weight increased

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12
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tamsulosin class

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alpha blockers

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13
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tamsulosin indications

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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14
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SEs of tamsulosin

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Dizziness; sexual dysfunction

Asthenia; constipation; diarrhoea; headache; nausea; palpitations; postural hypotension; rhinitis; skin reactions; vomiting

SJS

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15
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doxazosin class

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alpha blocker

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16
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doxazosin indications

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hypertension

BPH

17
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SEs of doxazosin

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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

18
Q

finasteride class

A

5-alpha reductase inhibitors

19
Q

indications of finasteride

A

BPH

androgenetic alopecia in men

20
Q

SEs of finasteride

A

Sexual dysfunction

Breast abnormalities; skin reactions

21
Q

What is the main reason that elderly patients are more prone to drug toxicity§

A

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.

22
Q

Which medications should be used with particular care in the elderly?

A

Nephrotoxic drugs

ACEi
NSAIDs
aminoglcosides

digoxin