Urinary Meds

Question 1

Bethanacol -indication and precaution

Answer 1

Bethanacol for bladder control
Neurogenic bladder: helps urinary retention
SE: sweating, urinary urgency, low HR & BP
Ortho hypotension

Question 2

Finasteride: indication and precaution

Answer 2

A cowboy can have a fun ride with finasteride
Treats BPH by shrinking the prostate
Se: reduced libido, ejaculation & erectile dysfunction

Question 3

Terazosin and tamulosin- indication and precautions

Answer 3

-OSIN
TeraGOsin- gets patients peeing
TeraSLOWsin- orthostatic hypotension
MOA: relaxes smooth muscle
Caution with BP meds and Viagra
SE: orthostatic hypotension and headache
Okay with grapefruit

Question 4

Oxybutynin - indication and precautions

Answer 4

OxyButynin- an ox on my bladder
MOA: dries body
Calms overactive bladder, neurogenic bladder, bladder antony
ADR: if no peeing alert HCP, Low bp
SE: can’t see, can’t pee, can’t spit, can’t shit
Admin:
No atropine in patients with glaucoma
No for BPH or bowel obstruction
Use artificial saliva and sugar free candy for dry mouth
Drink fluids, keep bowels going