Each person during his life can have various intimate problems that you don’t want to talk about, and if you have to, in a whisper. One such problem is urinary incontinence. It can occur both in young children and in an adult. Incontinence can occur in diseases of the urinary tract and in various mental illnesses. If urination is regular and undisturbed, but incontinence is observed, this indicates an abnormality in the development of the bladder and urinary canals. In case of incontinence, no matter what the cause of this problem is, doctors often prescribe the drug "Driptan", patient reviews show that this drug helps to get rid of such unpleasant phenomena. "Driptan" is a drug that helps reduce the tone of smooth muscles of the bladder and urinary tract.
Composition and form of release
The main active ingredient of this drug is oxybutynin hydrochloride. Driptan also contains various excipients, such as lactose, microcrystalline cellulose and calcium stearate.
The drug is available in the form of round tablets, which are white in color. The tablet form is biconvex, on one side there is a risk for division.
One blister contains 30 tablets. The drug is available in a cardboard box, which can contain one or two blisters.
pharmachologic effect
The medicine "Driptan" belongs to the group of antispasmodics. The drug has a direct antispasmodic, as well as m-anticholinergic and myotropic effect. The tool helps to relax the detrusor and increase the capacity of the bladder. In addition, thanks to this medicine, the frequency of contractions of the detrusor is reduced, and the urge to urinate is restrained.
Pharmacokinetics
After the drug enters the human body after 45 minutes, C max. The dose of the drug used is proportional to the concentration.
Indications for use
The drug "Driptan" can be used by both adults and children. This drug is prescribed for adults in case of instability of the detrusor function and urinary incontinence. Instability of the bladder function and peremptory urges with it are also considered indications for the use of "Driptan". Also, this drug is used for idiopathic hyperactivity of the bladder and rapid urination. Often, the drug is used to control the hyperactivity of the bladder, which can occur with cystitis, as well as after surgery on the bladder or prostate gland.
They can also prescribe Driptan for children with urinary incontinence or rapid urination. An indication for the use of this drug in children may be unstable function of the bladder due to neurogenic dysfunction. Enuresis at night is also an indication for taking these pills. In children, adiopathic dysfunction also occurs, as a result of which "Driptan" is prescribed. Reviews of doctors showed that the drug is well tolerated by children, which accelerates their recovery.
Contraindications
The first contraindication is the hypersensitivity of the body to the main active substance or auxiliary drugs. Also, the drug is contraindicated in children under the age of 5 years. You can not use the drug for fever and in conditions of elevated temperature. The drug is undesirable to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The drug "Driptan" is forbidden to use for severe ulcerative colitis and for obstruction of the urinary tract.
In addition, the drug is not taken for diseases such as myasthenia gravis, narrow-angle glaucoma, colostomy, toxic megacolon, ileostomy, esophageal dysfunction. Contraindications to the use of this drug are also organic, paralytic or functional bowel obstruction, as well as intestinal atony and pyloric stenosis.
Driptan: application (basic rules)
This drug is taken orally orally. An adult is supposed to take the drug 2-3 times a day for 1 tablet. The tablet can be divided in half for more convenient use. The maximum dose of oxybutynin hydrochloride per day is 20 mg.
Elderly patients should take the medicine in half a tablet 2 times a day. If necessary, and under the strict supervision of a doctor, you can take a whole tablet also 2 times.
"Driptan" for children is prescribed one tablet per day, dividing it into 2 doses. Also, take 2 tablets per day, but under the supervision of a doctor.
Side effect
Driptan has a relatively large number of side effects.
- Regarding the digestive tract: nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, discomfort or pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, or constipation may occur.
- From the side of the central nervous system: dizziness, drowsiness, cramps or headache may occur. Appetite may also worsen. In addition, hallucinations, confusion, agitation, bad dreams, paranoia, anxiety and disorientation are possible.
- Regarding the eyes: blurred vision and dryness of the conjunctiva may appear, intraocular pressure may increase, and the pupils may dilate (this is indicated by the instructions for use with the drug "Driptan"). Reviews have shown that this side effect is rare, while it is hardly noticeable.
- Regarding the kidneys and urinary tract: dysuria and urinary retention may occur.
- Regarding the heart: possible manifestation of cardiac arrhythmia, hot flashes and tachycardia.
- Skin reactions are also possible. For example, rash, dryness, angioedema, or urticaria.
To avoid side effects, you should carefully take the drug "Driptan." Reviews have shown that this drug is well tolerated by children and adults, if taken, following the instructions.
Overdose
The instruction warns that an overdose of this drug is possible. In case of exceeding the dose of this drug, symptoms such as hallucinations, convulsions, tremors, anxiety, delirium may be observed. Possible increased nervousness, fever, vomiting, nausea. Blood pressure may also decrease, tachycardia and respiratory failure may occur. In very difficult cases, paralysis and coma are possible.
To get rid of the symptoms of an overdose, you need to rinse your stomach and take activated charcoal, you can also induce vomiting artificially or use saline laxatives. If necessary, support breathing. To remove the symptoms of anticholinergic intoxication, cholinesterase blockers should be used. In case of observation of severe anxiety or excitability, 10 mg of diazepam should be administered. If tachycardia is manifested, iv propranolol.
Drug interaction
If you take this drug in parallel with Lizurid, impaired consciousness may be observed. You should also use this medicine with caution in parallel with other anticholinergics, so as not to potentiate the anticholinergic effect.
Also, "Driptan" can not be used together with butyrophenones, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, amantidine and levodopa. When taking Driptan, there is a decrease in gastric motility, due to which the absorption of other drugs may worsen. Combining alcohol with this drug is not recommended.
"Driptan" during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the use of this drug is possible, but only if there are strict indications. It is advisable to take the drug under the supervision of a doctor. If you need to take the drug during the lactation period, you should temporarily stop breastfeeding.
Special instructions
Caution is advised to take the drug in patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency. Patients with hyperthyroidism and heart failure, as well as those who suffer from arrhythmia or hypertension, should also take tablets with caution.
Drug price
Relatively expensive is the drug "Driptan." The price of it in different pharmacies ranges from 1000 to 1500 rubles per pack, in which 30 tablets.
Drug storage
This medicine must be stored away from children. Storage temperature should not exceed 28 degrees. The shelf life of the drug is 36 months. A prescription drug is released.
Driptan: analogues
Due to the fact that the drug is dispensed exclusively according to the doctor’s prescription, substitutes are often asked in pharmacies. You should consult with a pharmacist and tell him why the drug is being bought, as it belongs to two drug groups. Accepted for violation of urination - the first group to which "Driptan" belongs. Analogs in this case are Vero-Pygeum, Capsicum-plus, and Aktipol. The second group is drugs that are prescribed for bedwetting. This group also includes Apo-Famotidine.
Reviews about the drug
Many adults and even older people only speak positively about this drug. Mothers who had to give pills to their children also believe that the medicine has a positive effect and is well tolerated by small patients.
There is also a negative opinion about the drug "Driptan." Reviews of some adults showed that the medicine did not help get rid of the disease, moreover, when it was taken, abdominal pains appeared that disappeared after drug withdrawal. But in order for the drug to have the desired effect, it must be taken only under the supervision of a doctor.