Urinary frequency/ urgency/ incontinence Flashcards
Which SNRI is licensed for moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence?
Duloxetine
What are darifenacin and solifenacin?
some of the newer antimuscarinic drugs licensed for urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence
What is oxybutinin?
antimuscarinic drug that also has a relaxant effect on smooth muscle. Has many antimuscarinic side effects that limit use and consequently newer ones are taking over
A lot of the drugs used for urinary problems are antimuscarinic. what are the antimuscarinic side effects?
Constipation dry mouth skin dryness urinary retention skin flushing pupil dilation
What is tolerodine?
Another antimuscarinic used in this condition
What are Flavoxate and Trospium
More antimuscarinics- some of the newer ones
Is there any bloody drugs in this condition that aren’t antimuscarinic?!
Mirabegron!
A selective beta 3 agonist
What is first line treatment for nocturnal eneuresis (bed wetting) in children?
An enuresis alarm- an alarm that goes off as soon as the child wets the bed as it detects moisture- the child gradually learns to wake before the alarm and gets to toilet on time.
Desmopressin is used if the alarm fails for child over 5 years!!
what is Fesoteradine
another antimuscarinic used in this for frequency/ urgency/ incontinence
What do we need to warn drivers taking Tamsulosin?
may effect driving and performance of skilled tasks- extra warning label
