Cystran 5 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-spasmodic, and anti-cholinergic agents used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urinary incontinence (urine leakage), urgent or frequent urination, increased night-time urination, dysuria (painful or difficult urination). Additionally, Cystran 5 mg Tablet is used to treat night-time bed-wetting in children above 5 years when other treatments have not worked. 

Cystran 5 mg Tablet contains 'Oxybutynin', which works by blocking the release of a chemical transmitter called acetylcholine, responsible for bladder muscle contractions. Thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder and stopping sudden muscle spasms (contractions). This helps control urine by delaying the initial desire to empty the bladder and increases the urine holding capacity of the bladder.

You are advised to take Cystran 5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, headache, facial flushing, constipation, dry mouth, dry skin, urinary retention, and diarrhoea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Cystran 5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, and blurred vision; so drive only if you are alert. Cystran 5 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 5 years as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cystran 5 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Cystran 5 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-spasmodic and anticholinergic agents. Cystran 5 mg Tablet is used to treat overactive bladder with urinary incontinence symptoms (urine leakage), urgent or frequent urination, increased night-time urination, and dysuria (painful or difficult urination). Cystran 5 mg Tablet works by blocking the release of a chemical transmitter called acetylcholine, responsible for bladder muscle contractions. Thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder and stopping sudden muscle spasms (contractions). This helps control urine by delaying the initial desire to empty the bladder and increasing the bladder's urine-holding capacity. Cystran 5 mg Tablet decreases both frequency and urgency of urination and helps with bladder control in people with overactive bladder. Cystran 5 mg Tablet is also used to treat night-time bed-wetting in children above 5 years when other treatments have not worked.

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Facial flushing
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Dry skin
• Urinary retention
• Diarrhoea

Do not take if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), narrow-angled glaucoma, blockage/perforation in the stomach or intestine, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), urinary blockage, frequent urination at night caused by kidney or heart disease. Inform your doctor if you are 65years or older; if you have an overactive thyroid, high blood pressure, glaucoma, irregular heartbeats, enlarged prostate, gastrointestinal disorders, indigestion, heartburn, heart, liver or kidney problems. Cystran 5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Cystran 5 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 5 years as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cystran 5 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience hallucinations while taking Cystran 5 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cystran 5 mg Tablet may interact with antihistamine (diphenhydramine), cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil), pain killer (acetaminophen, oxycodone, hydrocodone), anti-hypertensive (metoprolol), anti-muscarinic agent (mirabegron), anti-psychotic (prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine, clozapine, haloperidol), anti-depressants (amitriptyline, imipramine, dosulepin), antiparkinson agents (levodopa, amantadine), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), anti-platelet (dipyridamole), anti-fungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin), anti-emetic (metoclopramide, domperidone), and anti-arrhythmic agent (quinidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cystran 5 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have urinary obstruction, gastrointestinal obstruction, autonomic neuropathy, infectious diarrhoea, angle-closure glaucoma, or myasthenia gravis (muscle problems).

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• DONEPEZIL
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• OXYCODONE
• HYDROCODONE
• METOPROLOL
• MIRABEGRON
• PROCHLORPERAZINE
• CHLORPROMAZINE
• CLOZAPINE
• HALOPERIDOL
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• DOSULEPIN
• LEVODOPA
• AMANTADINE
• DIGOXIN
• DIPYRIDAMOLE
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ITRACONAZOLE
• FLUCONAZOLE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• METOCLOPRAMIDE
• DOMPERIDONE
• QUINIDINE

• Pelvic floor exercises would help treat bladder spasms.
• Avoid foods like sugars, carbonated beverages, tea, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate and tea. 
• Limit fluid intake as excess fluid intake could cause an urge to urinate frequently.
• Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeinated drinks as they can worsen the symptoms.
• Maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
• Take 6-8glasses or liquids every day.
• Avoid processed foods. Instead, choose whole, unprocessed foods.
• Include fruits, vegetables, and fibre-rich food in your diet.

• A regular dental check-up is recommended if you are on long-term treatment with Cystran 5 mg Tablet .

Overactive bladder (OAB): The contraction or tightening of bladder muscles causes bladder spasms. This is termed an overactive bladder. Continuous contractions may cause an urge to urinate. Overactive bladder is characterised by involuntary leakage of urine, excessive urination, and urgent need to urinate. The common causes of bladder spasms are urinary tract infections, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, diabetes, constipation, impaired kidney function, bladder stones, enlarged prostate, or neurological disorders. Overactive bladder symptoms include urinating more than 8 times in a day and more than 2 times at night, strong and sudden need to urinate, leakage of urine, and loss of bladder control.