Your urinary system consists of your bladder and kidneys. Sometimes, bacteria can get into your kidneys and bladder and cause a urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis. Symptoms of these infections include painful urination and flank pain. In some cases, pregnancy and trauma can lead to relaxed bladder muscle tissues and an overactive bladder. This is a condition in which you cannot control urination. There are specific medications to treat problems of the urinary system.
Sulfamethazole and Trimethoprim
Sulfamethazole and trimethoprim is a combination medication used to treat urinary tract infections. According to Drugs.com, these medications are used to treat bacterial infections of your urinary tract. Side effects of this medication include dizziness, ringing of your ears, trouble sleeping, a swollen tongue and joint pain. Sulfamethazole and trimethoprim's more serious side effects include easy bleeding or bruising, watery or bloody diarrhea, clay-colored stools and body aches. This medication is available as a tablet and as a liquid. Use this medication as your physician directs.
Oxybutynin
Oxybutynin is a medication used to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder. According to MedlinePlus, oxybutynin is an anticholinergic medication used to relax your bladder muscles. Its common side effects include dry mouth, stomach pain, constipation, headache, gas, nervousness, confusion and heartburn. Oxybutynin's serious side effects include a fast heartbeat (tachycardia) and a pounding heartbeat (palpitations). This drug is available as a tablet and a syrup. Typically, your doctor will tell you to take this drug two to four times a day.
Tolterodine
Tolterodine, like oxybutynin, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder. Drugs.com indicates that tolterodine is an antimuscarinic agent that interferes with certain chemicals in your body that lead to bladder contractions. Tolterodine's common effects include constipation, blurry vision, dry eyes or mouth, a headache, stomach pain and indigestion. Sometimes, it can cause potentially fatal side effects like chest tightness, trouble breathing and chest pain. Tolterodine is prescribed as an extended-release tablet and you should use this drug as your doctor says.
