Genito-urinary System Flashcards
Examples of medication used to treat urinary incontinence
- Tolteridone
- Solifenacin
- Duloxetine
- Oxybutynin
- Mirabegron
What are non pharmacological ways of managing urinary incontinence
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Bladder exercises
Which urinary incontinence drug is licensed for stress incontinence for women
Duloxetine
Which of the urinary incontinence drugs are classed as Antimuscarinic
Oxybutynin
What does oxybutynin do
- reduces the urge to urinate
- increases bladder capacity
What limits the use of oxybutynin
Side effects
How would you reduce the effects/potency of the side effects of oxybutynin
- start at a lower dose
- use a modified release preparation
What type of medication is Mirabegron
Selective Beta3 agonists
What is Mirabegron licensed for
treatment of urinary incontinence associated with overactive bladder syndrome
What is Nocturnal Enuresis
involuntary discharge of urine during sleep
Which age group is Nocturnal Enuresis common
children
At which age does Nocturnal Enuresis usually stop
5 years
What are the non-pharmacological treatments for Nocturnal Enuresis
- change fluid intake
- Enuresis Alarm (if others don’t work)
What is a Nocturnal Enuresis alarm
Alarm used to wake a patient up when they need to toilet at night
How many wet beds per week after other non pharmacological treatments used should one be offered an Enuresis Alarm
1 to 2
