Oxybutynin Chloride and Ritalin

• Generic Name: oxybutynin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ditropan XL, Anturol, Gelnique, Oxytrol

Relief of symptoms of bladder instability associated with voiding (i.e., urgency, frequency, urinary leakage, urge incontinence, dysuria) in adults and pediatric patients > 5 years of age with uninhibited neurogenic or reflex neurogenic bladder (conventional tablets or oral solution).

Treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency (extended-release tablets or transdermal system).

Relief of symptoms of detrusor overactivity associated with a neurological condition (e.g., spina bifida) in pediatric patients ≥ 6 years of age (extended-release tablets).

Conventional tablets as effective as extended-release tablets.

Oxybutynin appears to be as effective as tolterodine (conventional tablets) in reducing urinary symptoms in patients with overactive bladder but is associated with a higher incidence of dry mouth.

Has been used in children for the treatment of primary nocturnal enuresis; however one study has determined that oxybutynin is not effective for management of primary nocturnal enuresis in children with a history of nocturnal enuresis and normal bladders.

• Generic Name: methylphenidate
• Dosage Forms: tablet and tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Ritalin, Adhansia XR, Jornay PM, Relexxii, Ritalin LA, Ritalin SR, Daytrana, Methylin ER

Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.

Ritalin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.