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May 24, 2012

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What is an overactive bladder?

An overactive bladder is a condition that results from sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder. Overactive bladder causes a sudden and unstoppable need to urinate (urinary urgency), even though the bladder may only contain a small amount of urine.

Overactive bladder is also referred to as urge incontinence and is a form of urinary incontinence (unintentional loss of urine). Another common type of urinary incontinence is called stress incontinence, which is caused by anatomic weakness in the structures that prevent the bladder from leaking. In general, urinary incontinence is more common in women compared to men.

Although it can happen at any age, overactive bladder is especially common in older adults. Overactive bladder affects an estimated one in 11 adults in the United States. Overactive bladder, however, should not be considered a normal part of aging.

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ANTUROL
(oxybutynin) Gel 3%, for Topical Use

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Oxybutynin is an antispasmodic, antimuscarinic agent. ANTUROL (oxybutynin) gel 3% is a topical, homogeneous, very lightly to moderately opalescent, translucent colorless to slightly colored gel, without particles hydroalcoholic gel containing 30 mg oxybutynin per gram of gel. ANTUROL is available in a 0.92 gram (1 mL) unit dose that contains 28 mg oxybutynin. Oxybutynin is delivered as a racemate of R- and S-isomers. Chemically, oxybutynin base is d, 1 (racemic) 4-(Diethylamino)-2-butynyl (±)-α- phenylcyclohexaneglycolate.

The empirical formula of oxybutynin base is C₂₂H₃₁NO₃. Its structural formula is:

ANTUROL
(oxybutynin) Structural Formula Illustration

Oxybutynin is a white powder with a molecular weight of 357. Inactive ingredients in ANTUROL are diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, NF; alcohol, USP; hydroxypropyl cellulose, NF; propylene glycol, NF; butylated hydroxytoluene, NF; HC1 0.1 M, NF; and purified water, USP.

Last reviewed on RxList: 1/3/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.