Propiverine
- Generic Name
- Propiverine
- Brand Names
- Mictoryl
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C23H29NO3
- CAS Number
- 60569-19-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 468GE2241L
- Background
Propiverine is a widely used antimuscarinic drug with a mixed mode of action in the treatment of symptoms associated with overactive bladder (OAB) .
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic condition of the lower urinary tract characterized by urinary urgency, increased frequency of urination, and nocturia (frequent waking during the night to urinate). OAB has a negative impact on quality of life and may lead to leakage and inconvenient urinary accidents , . Overactive bladder syndrome affects millions of elderly individuals in the United States and shows equal prevalence in men and women. The impact of OAB on quality of life is sometimes devastating, especially to elderly patients with other medical conditions .
Propiverine hydrochloride is a bladder detrusor muscle relaxant drug with dual antimuscarinic and calcium-modulating properties for the treatment of OAB .
- Indication
Indicated for symptomatic treatment of urinary incontinence and/or increased urinary frequency and urgency in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) . Propiverine may also be used in patients with neurogenic bladder as a result of spinal cord injury .
- Associated Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence (UI), Urinary Urgency, Increased frequency of urination
- Associated Therapies
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