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Drug profile · INN

oxybutynin

oxybutynin (DITROPAN) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m2 antagonist. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04) G04BD04
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — oxybutynin
US status
approved
Class
Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
Route
TRANSDERMAL
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

oxybutynin (DITROPAN) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m2 antagonist. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN oxybutynin
Brand DITROPAN
Mechanism Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 antagonist
Target Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2
Therapeutic class Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
Route TRANSDERMAL
Formulation FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE
ATC code G04BD04

Mechanism of action

Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 antagonist

Primary target: Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Oxybutynin Chloride Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Breast Carcinoma
  2. TAMOXIFEN for Breast cancer Phase 3 · Shanghai Zerun Biotechnology · Breast cancer
  3. Segesterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Phase 1 · TherapeuticsMD · Women
  4. Atomoxetine 80mg combined with oxybutynin 5mg Approved · Chinese Academy of · Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult

Related & competitor drugs

  1. apomorphine Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
  2. bethanechol chloride Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 agonist
  3. fesoterodine fumarate Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 antagonist
  4. mirabegron Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
  5. oxybutynin chloride Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 antagonist
  6. raloxifene Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G03)

Frequently asked questions

What is oxybutynin?

oxybutynin (DITROPAN) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m2 antagonist. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for oxybutynin?

DITROPAN is a marketed brand name for oxybutynin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of oxybutynin?

oxybutynin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.