Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking oxybutynin as follows: Oxybutynin use can inhibit the action of acetylcholine on the muscarinic receptors in the brain and spinal cord, thus compromising motor functions and memory. Oxybutynin use can also contribute to dizziness and drowsiness. Report to your physician regarding any increased motor weakness, exacerbation of dizziness, and any compromise with mental faculties, such as, memory and attention. Avoid activities that need you [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking oxybutynin as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol with oxybutynin. Alcohol can act as a bladder irritant and intake of alcohol can result in urge for urination and increased frequency, thus [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using oxybutynin as follows: Inhibition of muscarinic receptors in various organ systems As oxybutynin is an anticholinergic acting on the muscarinic receptors, it can act on these receptors present diffusely in the body in various organs/systems, thus contributing to various side-effects. Oxybutynin use can inhibit the action of acetylcholine on the muscarinic receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Acetylcholine is a major neurotransmitter in the brain and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using oxybutynin as follows: General constitutional side-effects     Oxybutynin use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and mild stomach upset. These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve in a week or two. Taking oxybutynin with a glass of water and small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. General allergic reactions Oxybutynin use can result in general allergic [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using oxybutynin as follows: Oxybutynin use can result in relaxation of bladder smooth muscle and thereby, prevents random bladder spasms and contractions, thus promoting bladder retention and reducing random episodes of sudden bladder emptying and urinary incontinence. So, oxybutynin is contraindicated in individuals with complaint of bladder retention and difficulty bladder emptying. Oxybutynin is also contraindicated in individuals with complaint of bladder outlet obstruction, such as, individuals with prostatic [...]